Mechanical Design Engineer at Rely Innovations – Janesville, Wisconsin

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Tooling and Design

REPORTS TO: Tooling/Design Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Design Engineer is responsible for the research, design, and implementation of company products and systems with an emphasis in assembly methods including automation. Performing various tasks such as conceptual design, part and assembly modeling, detailed drawings, prototyping, and establishing manufacturing processes through CAD based design and analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Use CAD software to develop models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for hand and automation assembly equipment, test equipment, and gaging

2. Work closely with Engineering and toolroom on design concepts, manufacturing requirements, and design realization

3. Evaluate customer requirements and work with various departments to define the design scope of work

4. Develop test prototypes and confirm designs

5. Research new materials, technologies, and methods of manufacture

6. Work with suppliers to procure new technologies to complement automation design

7. Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards

8. Understand basic blueprint reading and GD&T

9. Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, work individually, and in team environments

10. Must exhibit good leadership qualities, professionalism, and self-motivation

11. Strong communication and problem-solving skills

12. Must have excellent attention to detail and documentation capabilities

13. Perform all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE

This is a salaried-exempt full-time position.

TRAVEL

Travel (less than 10% of work time).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of a High School education with post schooling preferred (Associate’s degree in Engineering/Science/Technology or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering). The ideal candidate must have a solid working knowledge of mechanical systems with strong mechanical aptitude. Must be proficient in creating 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and drawings using solid model software (i.e. SolidWorks).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.