Overview
Snap-on Equipment Solutions - located in Kenosha, WI
Mechanical Design Engineer - 2-4+ Years of experience
Full-time position--ONSITE
* Provide mechanical design and development of new products or product enhancements for the automotive service tools industry.
* Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.
* Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products.
* Develop or modify manufacturing processes.
* Work with other groups on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and or improve performance of designs.
* Develop an understanding of the company’s products and their applications.
* Provide administrative support for engineering computer systems.
Responsibilities
* Design and develop Special Service Tools in support of customer tool program.
* Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD).
* Gather tool requirements and application information.
* Develop tooling concepts and solutions.
* Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing).
* Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication.
* Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems.
* Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2-4+ years’ relative work experience.
* Hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair is preferred.
* Must be proficient in the use of the computer for design. Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD experience is preferred.
* Up-to-date knowledge in mechanical design.
* Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting beneficial.
* Hands-on automotive assembly or repair experience.
* Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding.
* Able to work with others and with minimal supervision.
* Must possess excellent communication skills.
* Must possess good time management and organizational skills.
* Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
* Must be able to demonstrate initiative.
* Prefer to have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
* Customer interface experience a plus.
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