Design Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Design

· Create 3D models of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, with a focus on:

o Functionality, safety, and cost-effectiveness

o Design for assembly

o Design for manufacturability

o Ease of maintenance

· Create detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

· Perform mechanical Finite Element Analysis using Autodesk Inventor’s built in tools as well as Autodesk Nastran

· Perform mechanical strength, deflection, kinematic, and fatigue calculations to evaluate the effectiveness of designs.

o Use scripting programming languages like The Python Programming Language to automate these calculations

· Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) for all mechanical assemblies and release them to Purchasing for material procurement

· Create and document the sequence of operations for each machine project

· Actively participate in design review meetings, offering technical input and improvement ideas

· Provide ongoing support to the shop floor and controls teams during machine build and commissioning

· Provide technical support and documentation for the service team

· Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions, and implement approved changes

· Assist assembly and controls personnel with mechanical design-related inquiries or challenges

· Collaborate with external vendors to resolve drawing and design questions

· Write technical documentation for mechanical components

Quality

· Support and contribute to Thielenhaus Microfinish Corp.’s quality system and continuous improvement initiatives

· Maintain and follow engineering procedures to ensure compliance with internal standards

· Ensure all departmental activities meet legal requirements and uphold the highest ethical standards

ERP System

· Create and maintain product and bill of material records

· Create and maintain manufacturing order records

· Create and maintain quality and product lifecycle records

· Monitor and complete tasks assigned in the project management module

Required Qualifications:

· Experience performing product design

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to machining and grinding

· Able to create 2D drawings and 3D models of parts and assemblies using computer aided design software from the list below:

o Autodesk Inventor

o Solid Edge / NX

o Solid Works / Catia

o Creo

· Basic understanding of machine and process control components as they apply to mechanical designs

· Excellent organizational skills

· Strong communication skills

· Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds

· Four year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, General Engineering, or equivalent degree

· Must be on-site to perform job duties

· Proficiency in selecting and specifying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

· Experience with electromechanical system design

o Ball screws and linear guideways

o Servo motor sizing and selection

· Strong understanding of pneumatic systems

· Understanding of lubrication techniques

· Solid foundation in fluid mechanics

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in the machine tool industry

· Experienced creating mechanical drawings & designs for applications in manufacturing processes

· Knowledge or experience with grinding or micro finishing operations for metallic parts

· Experience design and selecting components for high precision machinery

o Bearing and linear guide configuration

o Thermal growth

o Hydrostatic bearings

o Balancing and modal analysis

o Linear and rotary feedback scales

o Bearing and assembly pre-load for zero backlash

· Experience using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD

· Experience performing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

· Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and methods

· Programming experience with The Python Programming Language

o Experience with other programming languages or technical programming software (like MATLAB) is also suitable

· Autodesk Vault software: product data management and product lifecycle management

Full-time