Mechanical Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and build mechanical components and assemblies for VMS products, including housings, mounting systems, and environmental protection features


• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality


• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks


• Oversee design data, revisions, and workflows in PDMWorks, including configuration management and release processes


• Create and sustain SOLIDWORKS macros and PDMWorks automation tools to streamline product scaling (such as adjusting sign sizes, updating configurations, and automatically generating drawings and BOMs) while ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort


• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation to assess structural integrity, thermal behavior, and stress/strain performance, ensuring designs meet durability and safety requirements before release


• Partner with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot design challenges, support production builds, and drive continuous improvement initiatives


• Assist with prototype development, production ramp-up, and validation testing under environmental and field conditions


• Collaborate with electrical and software teams to ensure seamless integration of system components


• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, and work instructions


• Take part in design reviews and incorporate feedback from cross-functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education:

•  An Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Experience:

• Experience with PDMWorks or similar product data management systems for handling revisions and maintaining design data.


• Hands-on experience working closely with manufacturing or production teams.


• Experience creating, releasing, and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through completion.


• Experience designing products for outdoor or industrial environments, including IP-rated enclosures, thermal management solutions, and durability considerations.


• Experience designing products for outdoor or industrial environments, including IP-rated enclosures, thermal management solutions, and durability considerations.


• Experience addressing production challenges, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.


• Experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) within SOLIDWORKS to analyze airflow and evaluate thermal performance in designs.

Other:

• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and production teams.


• Combination of design work and shop-floor engagement.


• Occasional support for field installations or issue resolution.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

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