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The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and modifying mechanical components, assemblies, and systems used in manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, or engineered products. This role collaborates closely with engineering, production, quality, and project management teams to create detailed designs that meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and customer requirements. |
Responsibilities: - Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Develop mechanical designs for new products, equipment, and system improvements.
- Interpret engineering requirements and convert concepts into manufacturable designs.
- Generate bills of materials (BOMs), design documentation, and engineering change notices (ECNs).
- Perform design calculations and tolerance analyses to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Work with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to identify components and optimize designs.
- Review designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturability.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
Qualifications: - Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field.
- 7+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or engineered products environment.
- Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly processes.
- Experience creating complex engineering drawings and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Physical Requirements - Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to travel occasionally to customer or supplier sites.
- Ability to walk production floors and inspect equipment.
Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision plan insurances; 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time starting at 3 weeks; 48 hours sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change. |
Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision plan insurances; 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time starting at 3 weeks;48 hours sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.
The Company’s employment application form will state, at least, that The Company will consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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