Mechanical Designer - Ground Vehicles

Job Description

Mechanical Designer will possess 5-6 years of design experience, possess strong mechanical aptitude. They will prepare clear, complete, and accurate design documentation to assist in the sale, manufacture, and service of components, products, or systems within MTS Systems Ground Vehicle Division.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Works from notes, verbal instructions, sketches and drawings, or engineering specifications; consolidates the information to be used to prepare working plans, layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Reviews the design and helps resolve the details not completely defined. Determines the best combination of all the preliminary information and contributing data to develop the final design.
• Develops specifications, designs or drawings using engineering principals, established MTS standards, procedures, and instructions. Follows MTS best practices, policies and procedures in the design, layout, and documentation of MTS custom and standard products.
• Provides the required level of documentation for custom or standard projects. Specific tasks may include making models, drawings and assemblies and Bill of Materials using the CAD system and other computer tools, as required.
• Follows all MTS CAD Best Practices for model creation, drawing creation, file management and revision control.
• Verifies completed work; Checks dimensions, Bills of Materials, materials to be used, quantities, processing information, and adherence to Best Practices.
• Makes reasonable and sound decisions to meet budgets (both labor and cost) and deadlines. Provides scheduling, costing and technical information concerning the designs supported as well as status updates and information to internal departments and external vendors affected by design development.
• Resolves mechanical documentation and system problems with designed or purchased parts used in a design. Assures that any changes are documented and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures and in a timely manner.
• Provides regular feedback and updates to project team members and immediate supervisor about the status of design tasks.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent.
  
  

Skills

• Applies advanced skills in area of specialization.
• May adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Capable of proceeding independently on repetitive design assignments & designating standard parts & components.
• Associates degree or Vo-tech certificate in drafting, design, industrial design, industrial engineering, electronics, or technical illustration and 5-6 years drafting/design exp; High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency & minimum 8 years or relevant drafting/design exp
  
  

Qualifications

• US Citizenship (naturalized ok)- Required for government contracts
• Preferred SolidWorks
• AutoCAD, and EPLAN experience
• Requires US Citizen/ Naturalized Citizen
• Ideally will have strong mechanical aptitude
  
  

Work Experience

• Capable of proceeding independently on repetitive design assignments & designating standard parts & components.
• Proficient in applying advanced drafting techniques.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of practical, mechanical, and fabrication problems.
• Capable of working with customers and vendors through CAD interfaces.
  
  

Competencies

• Positive problem-solving mindset.
• Confident with written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude & hunger to learn.
• Ability to prioritize workload with an 80/20 focus.
• Customer-centric approach to work.
• Ability to building strategic working relationships.
  
  

Physical Demands (US Only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Best in Class Benefits

Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program
  
  

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need
  
  

Compensation Information

Pay $ 35 - $38.00 per hour and is based on education and years of experience