Senior Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for switchgear products, such as enclosures, frames, and internal mechanisms.
• Ensure designs meet functional, performance, and safety requirements.
• Complete jobs for Project Managers and fulfill requests such as submittal drawings, as-builts and record drawings for MCG switchgear products.
• Collaborate with vendors and purchasing to ensure accurate representation of components and structures in drawings.
• Develop and implement process improvements to ensure quality and efficient documentation.
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of project bills of materials and individual internally created components for future use.
• Serve as a Point-of-Contact concerning mechanical issues between key stakeholders such as Project Managers, Engineers, and vendors.
• Collaborate and communicate with project and production management teams regarding schedule and workload to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Supervise, manage, and review drawings before they are sent out for bids or as completed packages to the client.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in CAD models.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate the structural integrity and performance of mechanical designs.
• Train and mentor designers to ensure proper development of drawing packages for Mechanical and Bus design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the switchgear industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including materials science, stress analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FEA analysis tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for switchgear products.
• Satisfactory completion of additional background and drug screening.