MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Job Description

Position Summary: This position reports to the team manager and will work in a VERY fast-paced development environment. The ideal candidate works effectively as part of a team and enjoys developing compelling new products for new applications. The successful candidate will be a solid communicator, and will find gratification in problem-solving, being first to market, and responding quickly to changing priorities, projects and tasks. This is a full-time, in-house position at our R+D facility in Corona, CA with a standard Mon - Fri schedule. If you meet these requirements, and are looking for an exciting opportunity, we'd like to hear from you! Check us out at www.afepower.com.

Responsibilities and Job functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of product design, including but not limited to R+D, concept generation + development, testing, component sourcing and product improvement of automotive induction products.


• Creates 3-D models, prototypes and detailed drawings of parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.


• Works with mold/tool makers, and production department to deliver new products.


• Collaborates with manufacturing, production, marketing, and operations teams to launch new products.


• Oversees product line maintenance and implementation of engineering changes.

Salary / Benefits:

• Competitive salary and total compensation packages


• 401(K) Retirement Plan including generous employer match


• Paid Vacation, Sick days and Holidays


• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision


• Employer Paid Group Term Life/AD&D Insurance

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Must be a self-starter, self-motivating and driven to produce results; a strong closer who can work independently and get things done with a collaborative mindset to work well with others. MUST have a can-do, positive attitude!


• Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to handle multiple projects & tasks to completion.


• Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence, with creative problem-solving for mechanical design, required.


• Proficiency in SolidWorks with high comfort level for design in a 100% 3-D environment.


• Superior written and verbal communication skills and basic to intermediate familiarity for MS Office environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years mechanical design experience in a product-design environment required.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver products from concept to market.


• Demonstrated design experience with plastics and sheet metal fabrication processes; familiarity with casting process, a plus.


• Experience in automotive induction design and manufacturing methods, a plus.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a plus, but not required.