MECHANICAL DESIGNER II

About the position

About LSI: LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals with the finest technical expertise, passionate creativity, and a visionary outlook. We deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. With over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff, we develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. Our employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes. General Summary: The Mechanical Designer II is responsible for designing and detailing mechanical components and systems under the guidance of engineering management. This mid-level position ensures the integrity, quality, and proper operation of designs from concept through manufacture, assembly, test, and field installation. The Mechanical Designer II will participate as a team member with other engineers, drafters, manufacturing, production, and purchasing personnel to complete design projects on time and within budget. This role involves coordinating project tasks and schedules, delegating work to drafters and support staff, and providing design and manufacturing support. Essential Job Functions: The Mechanical Designer II will be responsible for specification compliance and documentation of mechanical systems, subassemblies, and components. They will drive projects involving new concepts and approaches to design new products, recommend materials and components for inclusion in design specifications, and solve technical problems with equipment in the field. The designer will actively participate in design reviews, prepare and present written, oral, and visual materials to support proposals and reports, and develop cost estimates for proposed projects. Additionally, they will organize and maintain project folders, report project status regularly, and plan, perform, or direct experiments to prove design performance. The role also includes coaching and mentoring drafters and junior engineers, ensuring safe handling of government-furnished equipment, and being available for overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical components and systems under engineering management guidance.
• Participate as a team member with engineers, drafters, manufacturing, production, and purchasing personnel to complete design projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project tasks and schedules, and delegate work to drafters and support staff as required.
• Provide design and manufacturing support, ensuring specification compliance and documentation of mechanical systems, subassemblies, and components.
• Drive projects involving new concepts and approaches to design new products.
• Recommend materials and components for inclusion in design specifications based on experience and catalogue reference data.
• Solve technical problems with equipment in the field and provide technical expertise to the organization.
• Study industry standards to ensure designs are safe and meet applicable safety requirements.
• Actively participate in design reviews and review designs with engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Prepare and present written, oral, and visual materials to support proposals, presentations, and design reviews.
• Develop cost estimates for proposed projects, including labor and material costs.
• Organize and maintain project folders and report project status to management and engineers regularly.
• Plan, perform, or direct experiments to prove design performance.
• Coach and mentor drafters and junior engineers.
• Handle government-furnished equipment and materials safely.
• Work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of 3D Mechanical CAD including detail drawings/models and large assembly management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain engineering perspectives to upper management and the engineering team.
• Intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to make independent decisions on engineering problems.
• Strong logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Understanding of sheet metal and machined part fabrication practices and documentation standards.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to identify complex problems and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Simulation, and EPDM Configuration Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Faro Arm 3D Scanner and Geomagic Design X software.
• Experience in 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Rapid Prototyping.