Overview
The Design Support Engineer Mechanical plays a crucial role in the design and development phase of mechanical products. This position serves as a bridge between engineering and production ensuring that design specifications are effectively translated into functioning products. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering teams providing technical support and insights related to mechanical design. Responsibilities include assisting in the design process conducting feasibility studies and ensuring that the final product meets the desired standards. By maintaining open communication with crossfunctional teams this role contributes to the overall efficiency of the development process and helps to minimize production costs while also ensuring quality compliance. With 25 years of relevant experience the Design Support Engineer will support product innovation and optimize design methodologies enabling the organization to remain competitive in the mechanical industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the mechanical design process using CAD software.
- Conduct detailed technical analyses and feasibility studies.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to refine product specifications.
- Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Prototype designs and evaluate their functionality.
- Analyze engineering change requests and assess impacts.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate across departments to troubleshoot design issues.
- Utilize analytical skills to recommend design improvements.
- Maintain thorough records of all design modifications.
- Provide training and support to junior engineers as needed.
- Assist in project management with timelines and deliverables.
- Research new materials and technologies to enhance design.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors for component sourcing.
- Support quality assurance processes and testing procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 25 years of experience in mechanical design.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.
- Excellent problemsolving skills with a detailoriented mindset.
- Experience with technical documentation and reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with material properties and manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical skills for data interpretation.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience in project management and meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in prototyping and testing practices.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Experience in quality assurance protocols.
- Willingness to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
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