Mechanical Design Engineer

About this role

• Develop mechanical parts and complex assemblies in SolidWorks, from initial concepts through released designs.
• Produce clear, accurate engineering drawings, bills of materials, and specifications suitable for fabrication and assembly.
• Select appropriate materials, hardware, fits, and tolerances based on load, operating environment, manufacturing method, inspection requirements, and service conditions.
• Translate sometimes ambiguous engineering objectives into practical mechanical concepts and complete designs.
• Evaluate design trade-offs, document key assumptions, and make sound, defensible engineering decisions.
• Work directly with fabricators, suppliers, technicians, and production personnel throughout prototype and production builds.
• Support hands-on fit checks and integration activities on vessels and on the shop floor.
• Identify and resolve fit, manufacturability, fabrication, and assembly issues discovered during builds.
• Incorporate as-built feedback and maintain design revisions so released engineering information accurately reflects the product being built.
• Communicate technical progress, dependencies, design decisions, and risks clearly and early.
• Support continuous improvement of mechanical designs based on build, test, and operational feedback.
• Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Approximately 3-6 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks, including part modeling, complex or large assemblies, drawing creation, and design modifications.
• Practical knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, materials, fasteners, machining, sheet metal, and general fabrication methods.
• Experience taking mechanical designs through prototype and/or production builds.
• Experience resolving real-world fit, fabrication, assembly, or manufacturability issues in collaboration with technicians or shop personnel.
• Ability to work effectively with limited oversight, take ownership of an objective, manage ambiguity, make reasoned engineering decisions, and deliver a complete design.
• Strong organizational skills, clear technical communication, and reliable follow-through.
• Preferred Experience Mechanical design experience within the marine or small-craft industry.

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