Mechanical Design Engineer, Milwaukee

Overview:
Snap-on Equipment Solutions - located in Kenosha, WI

Mechanical Design Engineer - 2-4+ Years of experience

Full-time position--ONSITE

Provide mechanical design and development of new products or product enhancements for the automotive service tools industry. 

Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.

Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products.

Develop or modify manufacturing processes.

Work with other groups on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and or improve performance of designs.

Develop an understanding of the company’s products and their applications.

Provide administrative support for engineering computer systems.

Responsibilities:
Design and develop Special Service Tools in support of customer tool program.

Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD).

Gather tool requirements and application information.

Develop tooling concepts and solutions.

Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing).

Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication.

Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems.

Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2-4+ years’ relative work experience.

Hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair is preferred.

Must be proficient in the use of the computer for design. Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD experience is preferred.

Up-to-date knowledge in mechanical design.

Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting beneficial. 

Hands-on automotive assembly or repair experience. 

Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding. 

Able to work with others and with minimal supervision.

Must possess excellent communication skills.

Must possess good time management and organizational skills.

Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.

Must be able to demonstrate initiative.

Prefer to have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.

Customer interface experience a plus.