Full-Time Mechanical Designer SolidWorks Cottage Grove, WI

Cottage Grove, WI

We’re on the hunt for a Mechanical Designer II to join our Innovation Team! If you enjoy designing with a passion for bringing innovative ideas to life, are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take on exciting challenges in development, this is the job for you. This is a non-supervisory position.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design and develop novel mechanical systems.
• Work with the innovation team to translate ideas and concepts into prototypes.
• Build and validate prototypes
• Transform concepts into functional prototypes
• Participate in team meetings to align project scope, deliverables, and goals.
• Review data, evaluate product samples, and recommend design adjustments.
• Create CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies for prototypes.
• Analyze CAD models for feasibility and prototyping.
• Hold design reviews on CAD designs and prototypes.
• Adaptability to support other projects as assigned

Requirements:Education:

• Two-year technical degree or the equivalent of least 2 years of experience.

Experience:

• 3+ years of design experience
• Experience w/ plastic injection molding
• Experience designing consumer products preferred

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) SolidWorks Surfacing
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with hobbies or projects showcasing your passion for design
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically are preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

Skills:

Engineering Knowledge:

• ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity with metal and plastic manufacturing processes and secondary operations
• 3D CAD (including 2D drawings and 3D models – A-side plastic surfacing & B-side plastics design a plus)
• Familiar with the concepts of DFMA
• Tolerance stack analysis
• Ability to design, select and perform analysis of: bearings, shafts, transmission belts, sheaves & pulleys, keys and key seats, couplings, clutches & brakes, o-rings, retaining rings, springs, cables, fasteners, threads, etc.
• Familiarity with numerous materials and their properties, including steels, aluminum, and plastics

Product and Market Knowledge:

• Consumer products development/engineering experience
• Has worked on products requiring industrial design
• Understands basic fitness knowledge
• Understands how customers interface w/product
• Understands human ergonomic issues

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.