Mechanical Engineer

PREFIX CORPORATION • Rochester Hills, MI

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Company creates unique, innovative, one off prototypes and strives every day to bring the dreams and visions of the future to life! The team embodies a can-do spirit and thrives on the variety of their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience.
• At least two years of applicable design release experience, preferably in the amusement industry.
• Experience in CAD, preferably SolidWorks
• Hands on approach to product design, metal fabrication and machining experience preferred.
• Technical writing experience, specifically with respect to engineering analysis reports.
• A demonstrated team-based and creative approach to problem solving
• Passion for creating quality work and ensuring that the final product consistently exceeds expectations.
• Flexible and open to the variety of projects that will be a part of this role.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America for any employer without restrictions or expirations

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and/or managing a Bill of Material (BOM)
• Experience in creating or utilizing Design for Manufacturing standards
• Experience in material selection
• Experience with tool & die tooling design
• Experience creating DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
• 2D drawing creation
• 3D product development
• Demonstrated hands on experience with hand tools

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical direction in coordinating, facilitating, motivating and directing efforts of cross-functional product development teams.
• Design product applications for specified projects and evaluate and develop methods and materials to support the job.
• Work alongside the shop floor to take product from design to production.
• Responsible for the organization of highly complex activities for the design, development, and implementation of amusement industry products.
• Oversee the manufacturing of products and process optimization.
• Interface and participate in customer and company meetings relating to the project.
• CAD 2D/3D product development and giving direction/supervision of CAD team working on project.
• Create and maintain a Bill of Material (BoM) for the project.
• Compile a complete engineering analysis for critical aspects of the project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree