Mechanical Designer I

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS•Wenatchee, WA

13d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their team. The company specializes in electronic connectors and housings for extreme environments, serving industries like medical, aerospace, and defense. The Mechanical Designer I will work under the guidance of a manager, applying drafting techniques using SolidWorks to design mechanical components and assemblies. The role involves designing conceptual, prototype, and production parts, evaluating designs using tolerance analysis, identifying design risks, collaborating with other departments, creating Bills of Materials (BOM), processing Engineering Change Requests (ECR), estimating engineering design effort, assisting in test plan establishment, and managing design control processes and documentation.

Requirements

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GTOL) requirements.
Proven history – 6 months of continuous design - using SolidWorks design of components and assemblies within a PDM environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Work well in group problem solving situations.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and be able to explain the reasons for them.
Communicate changes and progress in a professional manner.
Complete projects in time allowed and in the allowed budget.
Write clearly and informatively. Edit work for spelling and grammar. Vary writing style to meet audience needs. Present numerical data effectively.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals or in group situations to company personnel, customers, and auditors.
Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Ability to listen attentively and ask for clarification as necessary.
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent to a two-year college or technical school. Curriculum must have an emphasis on mechanical and electrical component design, concepts, and practices.
Six months to one-year-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for Associate’s degree.
Must be classified as US Person and are required to show proof upon hire.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks PDM accreditation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design conceptual, prototype and production components to meet customer requirements.
Evaluate part design to verify form, fit, and function using tolerance analysis.
Assist in identifying risk areas and potential product design issues.
Work with other departments to design prototype and production parts and tooling.
Identify and create Bills of Materials (BOM).
Process Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
Review, evaluate and estimate the engineering design effort for sales quotes and customer submitted engineering changes.
Assist in establishing test plans to demonstrate that design meets performance requirements.
Manage design control processes and documentation required for assigned projects.
Work cooperatively with all employees.
Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
Consistently at work and on time.
Following company handbook policy and company’s cell phone policy.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area.
Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.