ESPO
Mechanical Designer
ESPO, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
Job Title: Mechanical DesignerLocation: Rockford, ILJob Type and Duration: Permanent
We are a small, flexible, and fast paced company whose mission is to provide quality actuation, rotating components and related products and service, delivered to the aerospace and defense markets on-time, and at a reasonable price.
CORE VALUES AND FOCUSOur Company highly values our associates as dynamic interactive parts of our team. Our associates are involved in the decision-making process and developing solutions to our customers' challenges. We value our associates by providing an environment that fosters respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We also provide a fun and friendly working environment.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mechanical Designer is a challenging and critical position. This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across many aspects of the business. Specific responsibilities below are functions that will be required in the Electromechanical Designer role.
Oversight and participation in all aspects of the design and engineering of the product design including:
HousingsGearsGear-setsGear boxes (Planetary, Spur, Differential, Bevel, Helical, etc.)Transition screws (Ball Screws, Acme Screws, Planetary roller screws, etc.)Various types of bearing configurationsStructural loadsFits/clearances
Knowledge of the electrical scope of work including:Knowledge of motors (AC, Brush DC, and Brushless DC)Commutation sensorsPosition sensingVelocity and load sensing devicesOpen and closed loop control systemsHigh frequency response servo applicationsUnderstanding of the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systemsWork with customers to formulate their requirementsUnderstand the implications within an applicationAbility to solve problems and the ability to recognize if a problem existsActively design with details each new product application through the full product life cycle including proposal, design, development, verification, and product support
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Create Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering (ME) conceptual trade studies and detailed proposal effortsCreate detailed layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings for new applications using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDMCreate and execute product design details, which includes:
DetailingDrawingReview & Approve Drawings and Change OrdersDetailed Piece Part Drawings with Tolerance including temperature affectsComplete Bills of Material on drawings in ERP
Work cooperatively to provide Engineering technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, or customersEnsure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)Adhere to departmental procedures and standards to achieve highest quality of throughputParticipate on special assignments as assignedDefine, design, and support electromechanical and mechanical test equipment for each product application, including the creation of the automation code if neededAbility to be hands on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes & support production issuesAbility to participate in proposals and blank sheet designManaging drawing completion statusAbility to work interactively with supply chain & suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturing processes are utilized
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
A.A.S. in Mechanical Design or Equivalent Degree Work ExperienceSpecific applicable experience of 3 - 5 years in an applicable work environmentAerospace experience is a plusAbility to demonstrate leadership skills through example, mentoring, and running multifaceted design effortsSpecific capability in the following software:
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDMSolidWorks Simulation is a plusMicrosoft Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
Exceptional analytical and mathematical backgroundAbility to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understandKnowledge of manufacturing processes & methodsKnowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a plusWorking knowledge of Windchill (RELAX) is a plusKnowledge of space environments is a plusKnowledge of Land and Sea based systems is a plusKnowledge of design for harsh environments is a plusExperience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plusKnowledge of Aerospace Military & Commercial Aerospace design requirements is a plusKnowledge of aerospace designing standards is a plusKnowledge of Additive Manufacturing design & manufacturing is a plusKnowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 is a plusKnowledge of MRP/ERP programs is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.
The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plant require regular use of personal protective equipmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the candidate is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusThe candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 poundsESPO Corporationwww.espocorp.comView all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.
We are a small, flexible, and fast paced company whose mission is to provide quality actuation, rotating components and related products and service, delivered to the aerospace and defense markets on-time, and at a reasonable price.
CORE VALUES AND FOCUSOur Company highly values our associates as dynamic interactive parts of our team. Our associates are involved in the decision-making process and developing solutions to our customers' challenges. We value our associates by providing an environment that fosters respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We also provide a fun and friendly working environment.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mechanical Designer is a challenging and critical position. This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across many aspects of the business. Specific responsibilities below are functions that will be required in the Electromechanical Designer role.
Oversight and participation in all aspects of the design and engineering of the product design including:
HousingsGearsGear-setsGear boxes (Planetary, Spur, Differential, Bevel, Helical, etc.)Transition screws (Ball Screws, Acme Screws, Planetary roller screws, etc.)Various types of bearing configurationsStructural loadsFits/clearances
Knowledge of the electrical scope of work including:Knowledge of motors (AC, Brush DC, and Brushless DC)Commutation sensorsPosition sensingVelocity and load sensing devicesOpen and closed loop control systemsHigh frequency response servo applicationsUnderstanding of the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systemsWork with customers to formulate their requirementsUnderstand the implications within an applicationAbility to solve problems and the ability to recognize if a problem existsActively design with details each new product application through the full product life cycle including proposal, design, development, verification, and product support
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Create Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering (ME) conceptual trade studies and detailed proposal effortsCreate detailed layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings for new applications using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDMCreate and execute product design details, which includes:
DetailingDrawingReview & Approve Drawings and Change OrdersDetailed Piece Part Drawings with Tolerance including temperature affectsComplete Bills of Material on drawings in ERP
Work cooperatively to provide Engineering technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, or customersEnsure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)Adhere to departmental procedures and standards to achieve highest quality of throughputParticipate on special assignments as assignedDefine, design, and support electromechanical and mechanical test equipment for each product application, including the creation of the automation code if neededAbility to be hands on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes & support production issuesAbility to participate in proposals and blank sheet designManaging drawing completion statusAbility to work interactively with supply chain & suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturing processes are utilized
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
A.A.S. in Mechanical Design or Equivalent Degree Work ExperienceSpecific applicable experience of 3 - 5 years in an applicable work environmentAerospace experience is a plusAbility to demonstrate leadership skills through example, mentoring, and running multifaceted design effortsSpecific capability in the following software:
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDMSolidWorks Simulation is a plusMicrosoft Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
Exceptional analytical and mathematical backgroundAbility to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understandKnowledge of manufacturing processes & methodsKnowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a plusWorking knowledge of Windchill (RELAX) is a plusKnowledge of space environments is a plusKnowledge of Land and Sea based systems is a plusKnowledge of design for harsh environments is a plusExperience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plusKnowledge of Aerospace Military & Commercial Aerospace design requirements is a plusKnowledge of aerospace designing standards is a plusKnowledge of Additive Manufacturing design & manufacturing is a plusKnowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 is a plusKnowledge of MRP/ERP programs is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.
The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plant require regular use of personal protective equipmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the candidate is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusThe candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 poundsESPO Corporationwww.espocorp.comView all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.