Mechanical Engineer III

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build mechanical components and assemblies for VMS products, including housings, mounting systems, and environmental protection features
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks
• Oversee design data, revisions, and workflows in PDMWorks, including configuration management and release processes
• Create and sustain SOLIDWORKS macros and PDMWorks automation tools to streamline product scaling (such as adjusting sign sizes, updating configurations, and automatically generating drawings and BOMs) while ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation to assess structural integrity, thermal behavior, and stress/strain performance, ensuring designs meet durability and safety requirements before release
• Partner with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot design challenges, support production builds, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Absorb prototype development, production ramp-up, and validation testing under environmental and field conditions
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams to ensure seamless integration of system components
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, and work instructions
• Take part in design reviews and incorporate feedback from cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings
• Experience with PDMWorks or similar product data management systems for handling revisions and maintaining design data
• Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles in product development
• Hands-on experience working closely with manufacturing or production teams
• Solid knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques (such as sheet metal, welding, and machining), and assembly processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience creating, releasing, and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products for outdoor or industrial environments, including IP-rated enclosures, thermal management solutions, and durability considerations
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) or transportation-related systems, such as signage or traffic control equipment
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, including AC/DC power and integration of communication protocols like UART and Ethernet
• Solid knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques (such as sheet metal, welding, and machining), and assembly processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience addressing production challenges, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) within SOLIDWORKS to analyze airflow and evaluate thermal performance in designs

Work Environment & Expectations

• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and production teams
• Combination of design work and shop-floor engagement
• Occasional support for field installations or issue resolution
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Physical Requirements

• Continuous lifting: Heavy (45 lbs & over)
• Frequent reaching above shoulder: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Occasional bending: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous twisting: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous squatting: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous walking: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous standing: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous sitting: Light (14 lbs & under)
• Continuous speaking: Light (14 lbs & under)