Mechanical Design Engineer

ZEISS Group•Wixom, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaborate with Application Engineers, Field Application Engineers, Automation team, and Sales teams to facilitate the design and creation of fixturing and other mechanical components to support our ZEISS solutions to our customers. Gain knowledge in ZEISS solutions and principles to design and build part holding fixture to meet project requirements. Analyze Engineering, Automation, and Sales teams to define and design required fixtures and components and develop detailed designs and drawings in support of new product development and existing product support. Develop, design, and build prototypes to evaluate design concepts utilizing in-house additive manufacturing system or outside vendors. Utilize Design for Manufacturing methodologies to produce cost effective end items. Develop CAD best practices across engineering team and creates/updates database of design functions for future reference. Develops customer and internal engineering scope of work and solution design reviews to understand and create requited fixturing, tooling and components. Adheres to “Good Manufacturing Practices” and other standards as required.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of CAD models, parts, and skill using SolidWorks (or similar software) and proficiency in designing mechanical parts and assemblies and creating appropriate design documentation.
Strong working knowledge of common manufacturing operations, CAD standards, Geometric Dimensioning, & Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical tolerance stack-up analysis.
General mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail a must.
Reliable & Dependable
Proficient oral and written skills.
Professional demeanor and respectful in all situations.
Positive attitude & Team Player
Flexible and willing to help others.
Must have valid US drivers license

Responsibilities

Design and build part holding fixtures to meet project requirements.
Define and design required fixtures and components.
Develop detailed designs and drawings in support of new product development and existing product support.
Develop, design, and build prototypes to evaluate design concepts.
Utilize Design for Manufacturing methodologies to produce cost effective end items.
Develop CAD best practices across engineering team and creates/updates database of design functions for future reference.
Develops customer and internal engineering scope of work and solution design reviews to understand and create requited fixturing, tooling and components.
Adheres to “Good Manufacturing Practices” and other standards as required.