Mechanical Design Engineer II
Grand Rapids, MI
Mechanical Design Engineer II
Independently develops mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers, coordinating with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facility interfaces. Requires a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience, 3-10 years, SolidWorks or PTC Creo, and AutoCAD.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER II
Level 2 | Environmental Test Chamber Engineering
Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Team Leader
Department: Engineering
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Direct Reports: None
Travel: Minimal / periodic, as business needs require
Position Summary
Mechanical Engineer II is an intermediate-level engineering role responsible for independently developing mechanical designs and production documentation for WNA's environmental test chambers. The position converts customer, project, and cross-functional requirements into chamber layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, bills of material, print packs, and approved design packages while applying practical knowledge of chamber construction, manufacturability, cost, quality, serviceability, installation, and subsystem integration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Job Description Acknowledgment
This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.
Level 2 | Environmental Test Chamber Engineering
Reports To: Mechanical Engineering Team Leader
Department: Engineering
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Direct Reports: None
Travel: Minimal / periodic, as business needs require
Position Summary
Mechanical Engineer II is an intermediate-level engineering role responsible for independently developing mechanical designs and production documentation for WNA's environmental test chambers. The position converts customer, project, and cross-functional requirements into chamber layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, bills of material, print packs, and approved design packages while applying practical knowledge of chamber construction, manufacturability, cost, quality, serviceability, installation, and subsystem integration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently design chamber structures, layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
- Create and release drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design packages.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facility interfaces.
- Review specifications, quotes, inputs, and calculations for accuracy and alignment.
- Coordinate requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
- Develop manufacturable, serviceable designs using sound mechanical design practices.
- Support Manufacturing with documentation, build issues, discrepancies, and design changes.
- Prepare customer, vendor, shipping, installation, and facility-interface drawings.
- Support design reviews, corrective actions, standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Review and approve assigned designs; maintain records in engineering, PDM, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 3-10 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing.
- Proficient in using SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo for designing sheet-metal based models
- Proficient in using AutoCAD with layouts and fabrication drawings.
- Proficient in preparing designs, drawings, BOMs, and production documents.
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, fastening, and assembly.
- Able to coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, refrigeration, controls, utilities, and equipment needs.
- Able to read, create, and explain technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and instructions.
- Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate revisions.
- Able to solve problems and make practical decisions with limited supervision.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Additional Qualifications
- PDM and ERP/MRP experience; Windchill and SAP a plus
- Environmental chamber and WNA cabinet design knowledge.
- Knowledge of refrigeration, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical systems, or equipment integration.
- Engineering changes, production support, corrective action, or standardization.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Mostly desk-based work with periodic movement through production, test, file, and office areas.
- Includes extended computer use, data entry, and review of detailed technical information.
- Requires occasional physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lb., climbing, bending, and squatting.
- Minimal periodic travel may be required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.
Job Description Acknowledgment
This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.