Senior Mechanical Designer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing • Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Designer provides support to the engineering team through 3D modeling, 2D drawing creation, and BOM management for IEM medium-voltage power distribution products. The role develops and maintains accurate designs and documentation for custom and standard mechanical products, supports new product introduction (NPI) and engineering workflows, and works with engineers and manufacturing personnel to deliver manufacturable, high-quality solutions. The position emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and adherence to project timelines, specifications, and industry standards. It requires an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent job experience and 1–3+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in DTO or custom engineering. The position is based in Franklin, Tennessee, or Tualatin, Oregon, and reports to the Sr R&D Manager-MV.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent job experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in DTO or custom engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro E.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to sheet metal design.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings for custom and standard mechanical designs.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for assemblies and projects, updating them throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine designs, ensure manufacturability, and meet project timelines.
• Support group engineers with design expertise, design challenges, and workflow improvements.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, internal benchmarks, and customer specifications.
• Create high-quality 3D models and client-facing drawings to support DTO and engineering workflows.
• Validate designs for manufacturability, specification compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct self-reviews and participate in peer reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Support improvements to drawing and documentation processes and promote consistency across projects.
• Work with senior engineers, manufacturing teams, manufacturing engineers, and plant personnel to optimize designs for manufacturing.
• Assist in developing and implementing standards for drawing creation and BOM management.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and installation, proactively addressing challenges.
• Serve as a resource for design documentation, drafting standards, and design process optimization.

What This Job Offers

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