Mechanical Design Engineer

MacLean Power Systems•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

Using engineering techniques, the Mechanical Design Engineer helps design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and components. The role performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires a solid working knowledge of the subject matter and may include providing leadership, coaching, or mentoring to 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 concepts, performance criteria, and production criteria.
Identify and select materials needed for production.
Create parts lists.
List costs involved in production.
Make samples of working models 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 all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.