Mechanical Engineer

Point Eight Power • Belle Chasse, LA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing accurate and manufacturable designs of sheet metal panels, structural supports, barriers, and conductive copper bus assemblies for low- to medium-voltage switchgear. This role ensures designs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and manufacturing best practices, while contributing to efficiency, quality, and company growth. You will collaborate with electrical designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel, while also serving as a key resource in solving complex design challenges.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and want to apply your expertise to innovative power distribution systems, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, Required.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a switchgear or electrical equipment, Required.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor, Required.
• Must have the ability to travel between facilities in Belle Chasse, LA and Bay St. Louis, MS, Required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheet metal fabrication, and machining
• Familiarity with press brake and CNC punch equipment (e.g., Accupress Press Brake, Trump Punch)
• Understanding of product lifecycle management, quality control, and cost optimization.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/MRP systems (AS400, SQL Server, etc.) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to cross-functional teams and clients.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and integrity.
• Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate proportions, dimensions, and tolerances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License, preferred.
• Experience preparing parts lists, bill of materials, and assembly drawings for manufacturing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and drawings of sheet metal panels, structural supports, barriers, and bus assemblies using CAD software, specifically AutoDesk Inventor.
• Ensure all designs align with manufacturability, client specifications, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with electrical designers to accurately integrate structural and copper bus elements into client drawing packages.
• Partner cross-functionally with project management, manufacturing, sales, estimating, and field service to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare bill of materials, assembly drawings, and cut sheets to support manufacturing in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reduce cycle time by reusing or adapting existing designs where applicable.
• Contribute to design reviews and process improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced designers when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees