Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer designs, develops and test mechanical systems and components, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Mechanical Design Engineer Essential Functions

Plan, design, and refine mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for various industries such as automotive, defense and commercial.
Develop prototypes, conduct simulations, and perform experiments to validate designs and ensure performance, safety, and reliability.
Work closely with clients, engineers, and manufacturing teams to meet project specifications and resolve technical challenges.
Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and reports, including design iterations and test results
Provide installation guidance, support product lifecycle management (PLM), and ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulations. Assist with new product manufacturing processes, product drawings, inspection control plans, 1st article submission, process capability analysis.
Drive and manage Kaizen events.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw rapid conclusions.
Ability to interpret mathematical and graphical data.
Work with abstract and variables to draw conclusions.
Ability to handle multiple variables at once to aid in problem solving.

Mechanical Design Engineer Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Expertise in SolidWorks, CAD, CAM, and 3D modeling software, along with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing technologies.
Ability to apply physics, mechanics, and mathematics to solve complex design challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, engineers, and production teams.
Capacity to develop efficient, functional, and cost-effective mechanical solutions
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Mechanical Design Engineer Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires you to be onsite daily.
This position is primarily in an office environment.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. +
Ability to establish trust, credibility, and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing professional presence.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

401(k) with matching program.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #TBManufacturing

Thunderbird LLC.

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