Mechanical Design Engineer

About us

We are small company and our goal is to create heavy duty, awesome looking, American-Made safes and vault doors.

**Overview:**

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sheet metal, CNC machining, SolidWorks, and practical application of Lean Manufacturing. This position offers the opportunity to develop the future product line of a small company. Who ever gets this position will have a large impact on the future of this company.

**Responsibilities:**

Independently execute the responsibilities below. You will be expected to be a self starter and tackle complex problems with-out hand holding.

Create and maintain full production models and bill of materials for every standard product.

Reduce total part complexity by designing modular systems that can be implemented across product lines

Work with potential suppliers on new designs, new production quotes, and prototyping

Design, create prints, and communicate part and process requirements for custom designs in a timely manner

Create and implement production processes and standards to improve product consistency, product quality, and production time

Create prints and documentation to support production, sales, and customers regarding installation, technical information, and manufacturing

Develop testing methods and help create videos for product features and durability, including fire protection, ballistics, strength, structural stability, and total lifecycle use

Keep current with competitive designs, competitive patents, and create new designs, products, and patents, to drive further business

**Requirements:**

Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solidworks

Direct experience in sheet metal and machined parts design

Familiarity with GD&T principles for mechanical design accuracy

Able to do simple structural analysis and have a practical understanding of stress, strain, and flex

Hands-on experience in prototype fabrication, willingness to get hands dirty.

Some remote work is possible. This position will require attendance at the factory to deal with hands-on problems. However, we are flexible as to when, and how often this occurs as long as those on the manufacturing floor and those in the office feel they are getting the correct level of support

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time possible

Pay: $75,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Experience level:

5 years

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Weston, OH 43569 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Weston, OH 43569: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weston, OH 43569