22 May 2025

Full-Time Mechanical Engineer Solidworks

3Wglobal, inc – Posted by Roland DIBO – Anywhere

Job Description

Our company is seeking qualified and creative mechanical engineering candidates who are searching for their next great gig. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing plastic enclosures and components for electronic devices, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. While experience is a plus, we will consider any candidate regardless of where they are on their career arc.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This is a well-established, award-winning creative design and product development firm located in Wilmington, North Carolina. An experienced group of creative professionals with expertise in technology, communications systems, electronic product creation, manufacturing, sales and distribution, our team applies a vast continuum of experience and expertise to provide customers and ourselves with collaborative design and development services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop plastic components for electronic enclosures and assemblies, optimized for injection molding.
  • Collaborate with electrical and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of electronic components into mechanical designs.
  • Select appropriate plastics and materials based on mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements.
  • Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) analyses to optimize tooling and production.
  • Work closely with suppliers, mold makers, and manufacturing teams to validate designs and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and thermal analysis to ensure mechanical integrity.
  • Create and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or NX).
  • Participate in prototype development and testing to validate design performance and reliability.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and best practices in plastic part design and electronic packaging.
  • Create and manage drawings for manufacturing inspection, assembly, CMF documentation.
  • Rapidly design and fabricate test fixtures for electronics testing and burn in procedures.
  • Rapid prototyping of electronics enclosures and mechanical assemblies using CNC, 3D printing and hand tools.
  • Support marketing and documentation through line drawings, renderings, and graphical design.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in plastic part design, electronic packaging, or injection molding processes.
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
  • Proficiency in CAM software such as Fusion 360
  • Proficiency in rendering software such as Keyshot 3D or equivalent
  • Experience with DFM/DFA, mold flow analysis, and material selection for plastic parts.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and secondary operations related to injection molding.
  • Strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Will you now, or in the future, require the company to sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Fusion 360: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Wilmington, NC / In person

 

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How to Apply

https://www.w3global.com/job-seekers

Job Categories: 3D CAD, Creo, and Solidworks. Job Types: Full-Time. Salary: DOE. Job expires in 25 days.

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