Mechanical Product Design Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH
Starting Salary:$60,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to support the design and development of power distribution and power protection equipment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys product development, mechanical design, prototype testing, and working with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions.
The successful candidate will contribute to both new product development and improvements to existing products while ensuring designs meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design and document mechanical components and assemblies for power distribution and power protection equipment.
Assist in the development of new products and improvements to existing product lines.
Create and maintain engineering documentation and design packages.
Participate in design reviews, provide technical feedback, and implement design improvements.
Develop, release, and evaluate mechanical prototypes while supporting fabrication and testing activities.
Lead smaller engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring project goals and deadlines are met.
Work collaboratively with production, supply chain, quality, service, and other departments to support product development and manufacturing.
Support engineering change requests (ECNs), product lifecycle management, product customization, and continuous product optimization.
Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing standards, and project objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant mechanical engineering or product design experience.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing power distribution or power protection equipment.
Knowledge of the data center industry and electrical safety standards, including UL and IEC requirements.
At least 2 years of experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
Experience performing thermal and structural evaluations.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Knowledge of sheet metal design, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
Experience creating technical documentation and engineering reports.
Experience designing or supporting test fixtures.
Familiarity with Switchboards, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), UL 891, and UL 508 panel design is a plus.
Preferred Skills
Mechanical product design
SolidWorks CAD
Product development
Prototype development
Engineering documentation
Design reviews
PLM systems
Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Thermal and structural analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical writing
Industrial manufacturing
Power distribution equipment