Mechanical Designer

Smiths Interconnect - Tampa, FL

Full-time

Tampa, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Designer will play a crucial role in the mechanical design and development of electronic products, specifically integrated RF/microwave assemblies. This position involves creating detailed designs, collaborating with various engineering functions, and ensuring that products meet all necessary requirements for functionality and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical solid models and drawings using SOLIDWORKS.
• Create Change Orders/Notices to initially release and/or update parts, BOMs, drawings, and documents using a PLM system.
• Solve problems related to product design including identification of missing information/correcting documentation sourced from engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and customer input.
• Utilize knowledge of electromechanical components such as motors, gears, bearings, connectors, PCBs, and cables for designs/drawings/documents.
• Collaborate with various entities such as procurement department, quality department, electrical/mechanical/manufacturing engineering, and fellow designers to generate, review, and/or update drawings/documents relating to production materials.
• Coordinate/participate in peer reviews from design concept to production release.
• Provide engineering input for raw materials/components.
• Participate in customer/supplier design reviews as required.
• Utilize MS Office software.
• Utilize AutoCAD design tools to maintain legacy 2D documentation.
• Communicate effectively using verbal and written communication skills.
• Comply with all Smiths policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of electromechanical packaging experience is preferred but other applicable design related experience may be considered.
• Associate degree in Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.), technical school, or equivalent work experience.
• Highly functional knowledge of SolidWorks is required.
• Knowledge of industry drafting standards such as ASME Y14.5 Standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of PLM software for creation, structuring, and updating of parts, bills of material (BOMs), drawings, and documents.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design to Cost (DTC) concepts/strategies.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Skills in deductive reasoning and problem-solving are required.
• Skills in the use of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM is a plus.
• Experience in military, aviation, or aerospace design or manufacturing industry is a plus.