Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Design Technician / Mid-Level Mechanical/Production Tooling DesignerOverviewWe are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Technician to support new product development and manufacturing activities for a local smart building technology company. This role will play a hands-on part in building, testing, and refining components and assemblies during active manufacturing and launch phases. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical mindset, solid CAD experience (preferably Creo), and enjoys supporting both design and testing efforts in a fast-paced engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Testing & PrototypingSupport testing of products, including setting up and breaking down test fixturesExecute mechanical and functional tests according to engineering plansAssist with prototyping and iterative design validationDocument test results and report findings to engineering teamsDesign & Engineering SupportCreate and modify detailed CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies (sheet metal, plastic parts, etc.)Support component and assembly design with consideration for design for assembly and manufacturabilityAssist with the design of manufacturing tooling for major projectsCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and development engineers on new product development and launch initiativesManufacturing & Tooling SupportProvide hands-on support while shades are actively being manufacturedAssist engineering teams during tooling build, validation, and refinementSupport semi-autonomous engineering groups responsible for standard and custom toolingTeam & Project EnvironmentPrimarily mechanical engineering–focused team with exposure to development and electrical engineeringEngaged in new product development and product launch projectsHeavy involvement in manufacturing tooling and production support for a major ongoing initiativeRequired QualificationsExperience using CAD software for mechanical design (Creo preferred)Must be Creo or SolidworksExperience with 3D modeling and detailed engineering drawingsExperience with manufacturing/toolingWorking knowledge of component and assembly designFamiliarity with machining, tooling, and design for assemblyAbility to support hands-on testing and prototyping activitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Creo (strongly preferred)Background in SolidWorks is okayExposure to AutoCAD (a plus, not required)Familiarity with GD&T (nice to have, not required)Associate’s degree preferred (degree not required)