Mechanical Designer

HindlePower•Easton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil and gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide. We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Engineering team and support the design, release, and sustainment of industrial battery chargers and dc power systems. This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You will work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, supply chain, and production to develop designs that move efficiently from concept through production and long term support. You will support both new product development and existing product platforms, and because we manufacture everything here, including our own sheet metal, you will see what you design get built.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or a related field
Five or more years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Two to three or more years of SolidWorks experience
Experience supporting products through the full lifecycle: concept, release, production, sustainment
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
Ability to work from engineering specifications and functional requirements

Nice To Haves

Sheet metal design is preferred
Experience with products requiring electrical, environmental, or seismic certification is a plus
Familiarity with electrical switchgear or power electronics enclosures is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and release mechanical components and assemblies for industrial battery chargers and dc power systems
Develop sheet metal enclosures, internal brackets, frames, and panels for power electronics products
Design machined components for products and for internal manufacturing equipment
Design fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and automation
Apply design for manufacturability principles throughout the design process
Own your designs through concept, release, production support, and sustaining engineering
Produce and maintain accurate manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and documentation
Support production with issue resolution, drawing clarifications, and corrective actions
Contribute to documentation and support activities related to product certifications
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize cost, manufacturability, quality, and lead time
Take part in cross functional design reviews and production meetings
Contribute to continuous improvement work within the Mechanical team