Mechanical Design Engineer
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and design of systems, develop manufacturing files and coordinate with suppliers to carry the designs through the quoting and procurement phase, test, trouble-shoot and suggest improvements for current system designs, and maintain up-to-date technical documentation for these systems. You will also be responsible for developing as-built assembly documentation, manual documentation and specification sheets. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of engineering projects from mechanical system theory to design work, with self-motivated drive and ambition in initiating and completing work. Applicant will be timely in all their responsibilities, complete all assignments in accordance with standard operating procedures, and ensure their work is completed with a “quality first” mindset. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Spot Zero designs and manufactures advanced reverse osmosis water purification systems for the marine industry. Our systems are engineered for performance, reliability, and ease of use in demanding environments.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to take a concept from initial design through production with minimal supervision and own the overall mechanical design of systems
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) experience
- Collaborate with the engineering team to innovate and refine product designs, ensuring functionality, durability, and manufacturability
- Revision control for all custom-made parts and assemblies
- File management of all CAD data, drawings, and manufacturing files
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotes and lead times for prototype and custom parts
- Coordinate with customers and design team on custom design projects
- Create and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings, product manuals and technical data
- Participate in the review and improvement of existing products, identifying opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains
- Engage in product troubleshooting and provide technical support
- Develop Standard Operating Procedure guides (SOPs) for active project processes
- R&D of a new assembly procedure or mechanism to improve overall build efficiency
- Hands-on involvement in prototyping, assembly, and testing of systems
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and system-level issues in real hardware
- Experience working with vendors on fabrication, tolerances, and cost optimization
- Understanding of tolerance stack-ups and real-world fit/function