Mechanical Designer

The Peterman Design Firm works with visionaries to launch ideas into businesses that innovate our world towards better living. We develop products for clients across many industries. We provide exceptional design and business launch consulting for conscious-minded brands and individuals. At this point, we need another hybrid designer/engineer to come in and take over the day-to-day design and development of products. Our clients' projects are all over the board with everything from medical equipment to industrial equipment, to consumer electronics, to outdoor gear, and baby products. This job will be exciting and keep you on your toes. We expect excellent communication, attention to detail, and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. This company is built on integrity, service, and innovation; if you aren't an example of those values, you won't be a good fit for us.
We are hiring on a contract basis initially; however, this is expected to grow to full-time with proven ability to complete the work on time and with accuracy.
We are looking for someone who is fully trained and able to jump into this role with no training. Things like our naming convention, SolidWorks templates, and other company-specific things you'll be shown. You must know what you are doing and be able to think critically and solve complex design problems. I am the project manager and will always be a resource to bounce ideas off of; however, you are expected to create design solutions with minimal oversight. The ideal situation is to have someone who can grow with the business and eventually lead a team of designers as we expand.
Required Experience:
5 years SolidWorks
2 years AutoCAD (or similar 2D drafting)
5 years mechanical design experience
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering principals
Familiar with manufacturing methods such as machining, lathe, milling, injection molding, vacuum forming, casting, sheet metal, and others
Must be able to source off-shelf components
Must be able to source manufacturers and help communicate the desired outcome with them
Communication with myself, sources for components, etc. must be clear
Speak, write, read, and understand English to the level of technical terminology, not just conversational
Required:
SolidWorks 2020 or newer
Stable internet access, ability to be in zoom meetings
Desired:
BS in mechanical engineering or Bachelors in Industrial Design
Experience with SketchUp & Blender
Rendering experience
Hours will vary based on client work, we are currently expecting to have someone working between 10-20 hours a week.
Driven and self-motivated individuals will excel in this position. This role, benefits, and wages will grow with proven ability to complete the work successfully. We believe in taking care of employees and creating a long-term relationship that everyone enjoys coming to work and working together to help clients. The client is always first, and we work hard to ensure they get what they need when they need it. We believe in producing work you can be proud of within projects we can be excited to be a part of, and we look forward to having you on our team.