Mechanical Design Engineer

MacLean Power Systems•Stockton, CA

19d•$78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

MacLean Power Systems is a manufacturer of engineered products and solutions for transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. The Mechanical Design Engineer uses engineering techniques to help design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and components. The role works under general supervision, handles moderately complex issues, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires a solid working knowledge of the subject matter and may include leadership, coaching, or mentoring of a subordinate group.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
Typically requires 2 to 4 years of experience.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Technical skills.
Vision.
Creativity.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Planning skills.
Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced using existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
Design, model, and test product prototypes.
Establish design briefs.
Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses.
Create product concepts, performance criteria, and production criteria.
Identify and select materials needed for production.
Create parts lists.
List costs involved in production.
Make working-model samples for demonstration.
Plan marketing initiatives for products.
Negotiate appropriate production processes.
Improve the usability of an item.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts.
Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
Adhere to 5S standards, including maintaining a clean work area.
Follow Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.