Mechanical Design Engineer

Overhead Door • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer performs engineering work in planning and designing products, tools, machines, mechanically functioning equipment, and mechanical industrial processes. The role collaborates 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 provides technical support to distributors, architects, production staff, and engineering groups; works with outside suppliers to establish or modify specifications for purchased items; develops testing procedures for vendor-supplied parts and subassemblies; and participates in internal quality-control and reliability programs. The role also manages product design and testing projects, supports production and field troubleshooting, and coordinates product approvals with certification bodies.

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, with 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 enhance 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 coordination 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 scope, budget, 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.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and refining internal quality-control and reliability programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level