Mechanical Designer 1

Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Designer
Job Location: Bloomfield, CT
Job Duration: 6 Months on W2
Summary:Responsible for After treatment component, subsystem, and system level designs for Tier 4 - After treatment Packaging (VPI).
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create 3-D models and 2-D prints for components, subsystems, and systems utilizing Pro Engineer.
• Lead brainstorming sessions and D/L/P Phase design reviews.
• Complete drawing quality reviews, classification of characteristics, and DVA's for assigned components/subsystems.
• Responsible for interaction with suppliers as required to produce models/designs/prints for components/subsystems.
• Responsible for developing and executing print release plans with offsite design and drafting resources.
• Interface with marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, and development partners using concurrent engineering methodologies as required for optimization of designs per VPI team goals.
• Document intellectual property that is generated as part of the design process.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be proficient in Pro Engineer Wildfire v4 (Creating 3-D Models and 2-D Prints, surfacing, model exchange).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) Must have a basic understanding of Fluid and Thermal Dynamics.
• Must have a basic understanding of Applied Mechanics.
• Must demonstrate ability to develop creative production viable design concepts to complex engineering problems.
• Must demonstrate an ability to anticipate problems, develop a range of solutions, often using an interdisciplinary approach, and selects the most appropriate solution using data-based analysis.
• Proficiency in PDM systems is preferred User level understanding of Dimensional Variation Analysis is preferred.
• User level understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred (ASME Y14.5M).
• User level knowledge of Six Sigma tools is preferred (DVA, Pugh Selection Matrix, C&E, QFD, Capability Analysis, etc.).
• Working level familiarity with quality tools FMEA, and DFMA is preferred.
• 7-step problem solving skills are preferred.
• Strong oral and written technical communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with people at various levels in the organization is required.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams is required.
• Demonstrated success in implementing change is required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is required Experience 0 to 2 yrs.

Education/Experience:
To be successful in this role a mechanical engineer degree is preferred along with 2 years of experience or 5 years of experience if the candidate does not have a degree.
Top 3 Skills you are looking for:
1. Machine and system design experience. (Mechanical engineering)
2. Creo software experience.
3. Metal cutting process equipment design experience.