Mechanical Designer Job at Smiths Interconnect Inc. in Tampa

The Mechanical Designer will contribute directly to the mechanical design & development of electronic products for integrated RF/microwave assemblies for various applications including antennas, antenna positioners, electronic control devices, and RF systems and subsystems.  After initial onboarding and Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM) system training, this role utilizes skills in the following areas:

• Drafting per industry standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and SOLIDWORKS® (3D Solid Models).
• Creation and documentation of designs from concept through internal/external production.
• Relationships between component parts, circuitry, connectors, motorized assemblies, and enclosures to meet electrical, mechanical, environmental, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• This position works closely with other engineering functions such as electrical, manufacturing, PCB design, software, and test.
• Comprehension of the relationship of various parts/assemblies to a whole structure or project.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly functional knowledge of SolidWorks® is required. A working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry drafting standards such as ASME Y14.5 Standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to produce clear and accurate product definition.
• 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. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Skills in deductive reasoning and problem-solving are required.
• Skills in the use of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to provide effective communication of concepts & technical information.
• Ability to interpret published documentation such as safety rules, operation instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to interpret task/design instructions furnished in a variety of forms such as written, oral, or diagrammatic.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of electromechanical packaging experience is preferred but other applicable design related experience may be considered.
• Experience in military, aviation, or aerospace design or manufacturing industry is a plus.

 Education:   Associate degree in Arts/Science (A.A./A.S.), technical school, or equivalent work experience.

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a security clearance.