Standex is hiring: Mechanical Designer in Summerville

The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for supporting the development of new systems, existing designs, operations, and working across all business functions to deliver innovative refrigeration systems. Experience with a proven track record in mechanical design, mechanisms will be essential to facilitate a "first to market" approach to develop and launch innovative products to be utilized in healthcare, university, pharmaceutical, bio-tech, government and industrial facilities. The Mechanical Designer will work within Engineering and Product Management to support rapid product development and innovation to realize best in class product and speed to market.

What You'll Do

• Drive the design and development of innovative cooling component and system level solutions
• Participate in brainstorming, ideation and execution of design concepts in all phases of a development cycle
• Integration of thermal, mechanical and refrigeration design solutions from concept to production within an Agile development environment
• Evaluate fabrication requirements for components to optimize cost, schedule, reliability, and ease of assembly
• Develop designs and processes with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Work on multiple design tasks and shift priorities as needed to meet project timelines
• Prototype development and iteration
• Support failure analyses to reach design solutions and corrective actions
• Documentation of mechanical design requirements, through the design process
• Work within the Engineering / Product Management team to drive Agile product development of new refrigeration and freezer systems and sustainment of existing refrigeration and freezer systems and operational systems critical to manufacturing

What You'll Bring

• Must be proficient with 3D design software
• Must be proficient in MS Office
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate rapidly and effectively within the organization and to represent the company in a professional manner
• Must be willing and able to independently pursue assignments with maximum problem-solving resolve and minimal supervision, but must also readily ask for direction and help when needed
• Ability to shift priorities as needed and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass drug screen and background check
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and utilize tools in a shop or lab environment

What We Value

• Knowledge of ERP based systems recommended but not required