Mechanical Product Designer

The Misch Group•Boston, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is with a U.S. manufacturing company that designs and produces high-end modular aluminum cabinet systems used in garages, specialty vehicles, trailers, and professional workspaces. The organization operates a small but highly collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment where engineers work closely with production teams to design and refine precision sheet metal products. Because of the size of the company and the custom nature of the products, engineers often work across multiple phases of the product lifecycle including concept development, detailed design, manufacturing considerations, and product improvements. Employees have the opportunity to contribute directly to product development and process improvements while collaborating closely with manufacturing staff, leadership, and sales teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of mechanical design experience
Minimum of 2 years of SolidWorks experience
Experience with solid modeling and mechanical design
Ability to develop detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision
Ability to collaborate with manufacturing teams and production staff

Nice To Haves

Experience working with precision sheet metal manufacturing processes
Experience working in manufacturing environments
Familiarity with cabinet design, modular product design, or storage systems
Experience collaborating with fabrication teams on manufacturable design solutions

Responsibilities

Product Design and Development Design modular aluminum cabinet systems and related storage products
Develop detailed mechanical models and assemblies using SolidWorks
Produce engineering drawings and documentation necessary for fabrication and manufacturing
Design components with consideration for manufacturing processes including precision sheet metal fabrication
Solid Modeling and Engineering Documentation Create and maintain detailed 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks
Produce accurate manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
Ensure models reflect dimensional accuracy and manufacturing feasibility
Collaboration With Manufacturing Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are practical for manufacturing
Collaborate with shop floor personnel to refine designs based on fabrication and assembly feedback
Address design adjustments required for production efficiency
Product Improvement and Problem Solving Identify opportunities to improve existing product designs
Develop solutions to manufacturing challenges and design constraints
Evaluate product performance and implement engineering improvements
Project Ownership Manage design projects from concept to implementation
Track design revisions and maintain design documentation
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met
Cross-Functional Collaboration Support coordination with sales, manufacturing, and leadership teams
Assist with engineering solutions that address customer needs or product customization