Mechanical Designer

Marathon Electric•Wausau, WI

21d

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer applies engineering and design principles to support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of motors and generators. The role focuses on creating and maintaining bills of materials, drawings, and specifications while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. The position may be filled at different levels based on education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities. Entry-level designers focus on learning design standards, documentation practices, and manufacturing processes while supporting existing designs and creating or revising drawings and bills of materials. Experienced candidates take on broader responsibility for independent design work, complex documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving, and may contribute to improvement projects and mentor less experienced team members. Advancement is based on demonstrated performance, technical proficiency, collaboration, and business impact—not solely on tenure or degree level.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with ERP systems, 3D modeling/CAD software, Microsoft Office, and other project-based software tools.
Ability to communicate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new processes and adapt to changing work situations.
Dependable, team-oriented, and quality-focused.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, preferred for more experienced candidates.
Relevant industry experience for candidates pursuing experienced-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials, routers, submittals, detailed drawings, revisions, and installation instructions.
Support manufacturing by resolving issues related to drawings, materials, and manufacturing methods.
Collaborate with design engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to support quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Follow and help maintain standard processes, procedures, and engineering documentation practices.
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Communicate technical ideas clearly and logically, verbally and in writing.
Analyze information methodically to support problem-solving and decision-making.
Evaluate multiple solutions and work through obstacles efficiently.
Work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Experienced candidates may undertake independent design work, support complex projects, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor less experienced team members as appropriate.