Senior Mechanical Designer

Crystal Group • Hiawatha, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and verifying assigned mechanical components, including sheet-metal and machined-metal parts and assemblies. The role also includes conducting peer reviews, mentoring within the department, and leading small project groups.

The position requires advanced knowledge of mechanical design tools and practices, metal machining and fabrication, and packaging high-performance electronics for harsh environments. The designer ensures designs are producible and error-free, supports customer requirements and product builds and testing, troubleshoots products, reviews drawings for compliance with specifications, and contributes to training and process improvement.

Work is primarily performed in an office, with occasional exposure to manufacturing-floor and testing environments. The position is full-time and on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no travel required.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person: a US citizen, a person granted US Permanent Resident Card, or an individual granted status as a protected person.
• Associate of Science degree in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of mechanical design experience, or at least 8 years of mechanical design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling techniques.
• Significant understanding of Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics.
• Significant understanding of Computer Numerical Control design requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical component industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, adapt priorities, multitask, and work across multiple software platforms.
• Ability to use hand tools and advanced test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, fluid pressure meters, and infrared thermal cameras.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot computer-related hardware components at an assembly level.
• Ability to use engineering software such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Ansys simulation software.
• Ability to create, read, and compare technical data sheets.
• Ability to train others in core duties and lead small teams of 1–3 members on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching.
• Ability to identify departmental process deficiencies and implement appropriate corrective actions with moderate managerial support.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods during product testing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience.
• At least 1 year of CAD software-related work.
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment, such as PCs, firewalls, switches, data acquisition systems, UPS units, and server rack equipment.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify assigned sheet-metal and machined-metal components and assemblies.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of mechanical design tools such as AutoCAD and Inventor to convert technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Apply knowledge of metal machining, fabrication, assembly processes, and packaging techniques for high-performance electronics used in harsh environments.
• Ensure designs are producible and error-free using appropriate software programs.
• Recommend procedures, processes, templates, and tools for assigned tasks.
• Support the systems team in addressing customer requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for building and testing new products and systems, including Pilot Line builds.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services.
• Review mechanical drawings and designs for adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Conduct peer reviews, assist with training and mentoring new department hires, and maintain high-quality designs with few errors.
• Lead small project groups and identify departmental process deficiencies, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• On-site gym.

What This Job Offers

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