Mechanical Engineer

PREFIX CORPORATION • Rochester Hills, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical direction for cross-functional product development teams and designs product applications for specified projects. The role evaluates and develops methods and materials, works alongside the shop floor to take products from design through production, and organizes complex activities for the design, development, and implementation of amusement industry products. The position oversees manufacturing and process optimization, participates in customer and company project meetings, and leads or supervises CAD work for project development. It also includes creating and maintaining project Bills of Material and compiling complete engineering analyses for critical project aspects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Associate’s degree with equivalent experience.
• At least two years of applicable design release experience; amusement industry experience is preferred.
• CAD experience, preferably with SolidWorks.
• Technical writing experience, particularly engineering analysis reports.
• Demonstrated team-based and creative problem-solving approach.
• Passion for producing quality work and ensuring final products consistently exceed expectations.
• Flexible and open to a variety of projects.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restrictions or expirations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction by coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing cross-functional product development teams.
• Design product applications for specified projects and evaluate and develop methods and materials to support the work.
• Work with the shop floor to take products from design to production.
• Organize complex activities for the design, development, and implementation of amusement industry products.
• Oversee product manufacturing and process optimization.
• Participate in customer and company meetings related to projects.
• Perform 2D/3D CAD product development and direct or supervise the CAD team working on projects.
• Create and maintain project Bills of Material (BoMs).
• Compile complete engineering analyses for critical aspects of projects.

What This Job Offers

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