Jr. SolidWorks Mechanical Designer

The role

You will build 3-D product design models and detail designs for manned and unmanned boats. You will work on a product development team on system designs, drawings, bills of materials and fixture designs.

What you will do

• Complete 3-D product design models and detail designs for manned and unmanned boats
• Develop 3-D system designs, foundation designs, and cable and pipe routing transits
• Create bills of materials, part numbering, and product data management (PDM) records
• Prepare production detailing, CNC cut plate files, and drawing red lines
• Design fixtures and jigs, including shop fabrication and machining drawings
• Make redline changes to existing designs and create revised drawings and solid models
• Generate draft designs from rough concepts and user, maintainer and production input
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability, quality and efficiency
• Integrate partner and supplier components into design models
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager

Required qualifications

• Exceptional working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or 4 years of experience in product development and manufacturing design using SolidWorks
• Fabrication production experience including welding, CNC cutting and forming, and other modern manufacturing methods
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Resourceful, highly organized, dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Comfortable with multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day work
• Willingness to share and mentor design and modeling approaches
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to work long hours when required

Nice to have

• Additive manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account with high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program
• Benefits depend on employment classification and contract requirements; eligibility may vary by position

Before you apply

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification and contract requirements

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. Its companies provide solutions and services to clients and participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program.