Mechanical Engineer II - Product Design

Position Summary

Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of company products, including eHouse, switchgear and transfer switch product lines. This role contributes to product design efforts from concept through release while supporting engineering initiatives focused on standardization, quality, manufacturability, and design excellence.

In addition to project-based design work, this position plays a key role in establishing and promoting best practice design standards across the engineering organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical design capabilities with a process-oriented mindset and a passion for improving engineering consistency and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

· Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for eHouse, switchgear and transfer switch product lines.

· Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation.

· Support product modifications and enhancements based on customer requirements, manufacturing feedback, quality improvements, and cost reduction opportunities.

· Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design reviews to ensure product performance and reliability.

· Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams throughout the product development process.

Engineering Standards & Best Practices

· Support the development and implementation of engineering design standards, templates, and best practices.

· Promote consistency in design methods, documentation, modeling techniques, and drawing standards across engineering teams.

· Participate in peer reviews and design reviews to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

· Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and design processes.

· Assist with maintaining engineering specifications, standard details, and design guidelines.

Product Improvement & Support

· Investigate product performance, manufacturing, and field issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

· Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product manufacturability and assembly efficiency.

· Support engineering change requests and implementation of product updates.

· Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to product quality concerns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Coordinate with project teams to ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality requirements.

· Provide technical support to manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams as needed.

· Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge and design best practices.

Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience

· 4–8 years of mechanical design or product engineering experience.

· Experience designing industrial equipment, enclosures, modular structures, or engineered-to-order products preferred.

· Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative engineering environment.

· Experience with UL standards such as 508A, 891 and 1008 not required but strongly desired. MTR certification is a plus.

Technical Skills

· Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar platforms.

· Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.

· Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.

· Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.

· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Professional Skills

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

· Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for engineering excellence.

Key Measures of Success

· Delivery of high-quality designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.

· Improved consistency and adherence to engineering standards across product lines.

· Reduction in design-related manufacturing and quality issues.

· Successful implementation of product improvements and engineering changes.

· Positive contribution to engineering team capability and design best practices.