Mechanical Designer

OPEX•Moorestown, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

OPEX Corporation is looking for a Mechanical Designer to work at our World Headquarters in Moorestown, NJ. We are looking for a Designer who is able to commit to a full time schedule on first shift. We are looking for dependable, organized, mechanically skilled candidates for this opening. If you are a punctual, communicative, diligent, detail oriented, and hands-on individual that works well with a team then OPEX may be the right place for you to pursue your career.

Requirements

Proficiency in using Autodesk Inventor and other 3D CAD systems is required.
Full understanding of design deliverables set forth by Mechanical Engineers, including parts, assemblies, drawings, BOMs, design updates, and production release documentation.
Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks from concept through design completion, prototype build, testing, design revision, and production release.
Ability to use basic shop tools, hand tools, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment as appropriate for the role, while following all applicable safety procedures.
Proficiency in utilizing an MRP system.

Nice To Haves

Understand and utilize CAD software using top-down design techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical design functions with consideration for cost, manufacturability, fabrication methods, assembly, serviceability, reliability, and long-term machine performance.
Manage his/her own schedule while working closely with Mechanical Engineers to set proper priorities and meet project milestones.
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely updates to Mechanical Engineers, Managers, and Project Coordinators when applicable.
Seek out information when needed, including working directly with engineers, technicians, machinists, assemblers, production personnel, and other departments to gather the information required to complete the task.
Work closely with all engineering disciplines, seek out input, strive for design consensus, and meet project goals.
Participate in and support design reviews with adequate preparation, including understanding the goal of the review, presenting design intent clearly, documenting feedback, and identifying next actions.
Dimension parts properly while keeping cost, fabrication, inspection, assembly, and serviceability in mind, and show consistency in dimensioning practices.
Perform hands-on design validation, including installing parts, checking fit and alignment, testing form, fit, and function, identifying design issues, and making necessary design improvements before informing the Mechanical Engineer of completion.
Work hands-on with prototype and production equipment, including assisting with machine builds, mechanical assembly, adjustments, troubleshooting, and design verification.
Fabricate, modify, rework, or assist in the fabrication of prototype components, brackets, guards, fixtures, test stands, and other mechanical parts as needed to prove out designs.
Use basic shop tools, hand tools, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment as appropriate for the role, while following all applicable safety procedures.
Evaluate parts and assemblies in the physical machine environment, not solely in CAD, to confirm that designs are practical, buildable, serviceable, and robust.
Utilize CAD software using top-down design techniques.
Prepare and maintain BOMs, assembly drawings, part drawings, and related documentation prior to production release.
Work with other departments during product development, prototype testing, production ramp-up, and field-support activities.
Multi-task in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.