Mechanical Design Engineer

The Overhead Door•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer performs engineering work involving the planning and design of products, tools, machines, mechanically functioning equipment, and mechanical industrial processes. The role works with other engineering disciplines to improve production quality, efficiency, or volume; defines and interprets developmental tests for new or modified products and components; and investigates operational problems with engineering and technical personnel. The engineer also provides technical support to distributors, architects, the production floor, and other engineering groups; works with suppliers on purchased-item specifications; develops testing procedures for vendor-supplied parts and subassemblies; and participates in internal quality-control and reliability programs. The position researches technologies, manages product design projects and changes, builds and validates prototypes, coordinates product testing, and supports production and field troubleshooting. It also prepares technical information and structural calculations for project submittals, coordinates product approvals with certification bodies, and develops project scopes, budgets, and timelines. The work takes place in office and production-floor settings and involves interaction with vendors, distributors, and field personnel. The job requires use of standard office equipment, power tools, drill presses, hand tools, and precision instruments, along with visual acuity and clear verbal and written communication. No domestic or international travel is required. Won-Door Corporation states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and nondiscrimination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective project management and multitasking capabilities.
Ability to make original decisions based on thorough investigation and analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented approach and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Proficiency with MS Office and design tools.
Proficiency with 3D CAD.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research new and existing technologies to improve product performance and reliability.
Manage new product design projects and implement product changes.
Construct prototypes and validate their use against specifications.
Manage product testing for special applications, including coordinating with vendors.
Perform life-cycle testing on cost-reduction materials to verify compliance with specifications.
Compile technical data for distributors’ project submittals.
Support and resolve engineering-related production issues.
Liaise with suppliers to define or update specifications for purchased components.
Create project scopes, budgets, and timelines for assigned projects.
Coordinate with certification bodies, such as UL, for product approvals.
Perform structural calculations as needed for project submittals.
Clarify code and technical requirements for distributors.
Redesign products for custom applications or functions.
Troubleshoot and support technical field issues.
Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret developmental tests for new or modified products and components.
Investigate and resolve operational problems with engineering and technical personnel.
Provide technical support and advice to distributors, architects, the production floor, and other engineering groups.
Develop and apply testing procedures for parts or subassemblies received from outside vendors.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and refining internal quality-control and reliability programs.