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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – NPD
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Overview:
Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer – New Product Development to join our team.
Primary Focus:
New Product Development & Product Redesign – Deliver robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical designs that support new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. Success is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective system documentation.
Core Responsibilities:
A. New Product Development
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Lead mechanical design from concept through production release.
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Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
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Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews.
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Support prototype builds, testing, and validation.
B. Existing Product Redesign & Continuous Improvement
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Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
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Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products.
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Process Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures.
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Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
C. PDM (Product Data Management)
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Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history.
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Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control.
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Release documentation through formal workflows.
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Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures.
D. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
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Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings.
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Support part number creation and configuration accuracy.
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Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies.
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Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation.
E. Engineering Quality & Compliance
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Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards.
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Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently.
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Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures.
Additional Responsibilities & Accountability:
A. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
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Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability.
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Engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues.
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Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable.
B. Risk Management
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Identify technical risks early in the design cycle.
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Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews where appropriate.
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Propose mitigation plans before issues impact schedule or cost.
C. Product Lifecycle Support
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Support production ramp-up and pilot builds.
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Provide technical assistance for field issues when required.
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Maintain long-term product documentation integrity.
D. Continuous Improvement & Initiative
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Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity.
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Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are observed.
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Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and tools.
E. Professional Conduct & Ownership
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Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative.
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Communicate clearly and professionally across functions.
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Manage time and priorities without constant oversight.
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