Mechanical Engineer III

Premier Staffing Solution • Hickory, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

Mechanical Designer 100% remote role Machine Design: Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and equipment, ensuring functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness. SolidWorks Expertise: Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and assemblies for manufacturing and prototyping. Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and refine mechanical systems and products from concept to production. Technical Analysis: Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards. Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, BOMs, and assembly instructions. Manufacturing Support: Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production processes, cost, and quality. Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and machine design. Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assembly, simulations, and technical drawings). Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes. Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication skills to present ideas, collaborate with team members, and interact with clients or stakeholders. Experience with microcontrollers and programming (preferred but not mandatory). Familiarity with: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Knowledge of industry standards and regulations. Experience with prototyping and rapid manufacturing techniques. Exposure to electrical systems and controls is a plus. Microcontrollers & Programming (Optional): Design and integrate control systems using microcontrollers. Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, C++) is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and machine design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assembly, simulations, and technical drawings).
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills to present ideas, collaborate with team members, and interact with clients or stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microcontrollers and programming (preferred but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with prototyping and rapid manufacturing techniques.
• Exposure to electrical systems and controls is a plus.
• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, C++) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and equipment, ensuring functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and assemblies for manufacturing and prototyping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and refine mechanical systems and products from concept to production.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production processes, cost, and quality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Design and integrate control systems using microcontrollers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level