Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer for an established manufacturing company in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, specializing in custom-engineered human-machine interface (HMI) products, including membrane switches, rubber keypads, and electromechanical assemblies. This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and improving mechanical components and electromechanical products from concept through production. The ideal candidate will combine strong CAD design skills with practical manufacturing knowledge to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or product development experience.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software.
- Experience developing mechanical components or products from initial design through production.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and solve technical problems.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) due to ITAR and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for electromechanical products.
- Create and modify 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical specifications.
- Develop prototypes, conduct product testing, and refine designs based on test results.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements and product specifications.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5 standards to engineering drawings.
- Select suitable materials and components based on performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and technical documentation.
- Support production teams with troubleshooting, design modifications, and manufacturing challenges.
- Communicate design requirements, technical information, and project updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with tooling, fixture development, and product improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
