Mechanical Engineering Contractor

About MistyWest MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. At MistyWest, the Mechanical Engineers have the ability to conceptualize and design mechanical parts and systems. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, and designers to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments. This role requires experience delivering projects from drafting boards to store shelves. The candidate has seen designs go completely sideways and are wiser for it. They have interfaced with contract manufacturers and are familiar with the NPI process. Solidworks CAD experience (5+ years) Lightweight mechanical design for: molded plastics, machining, sheet metal, carbon fiber, complex surfaces (fairings) Electro-mechanical integration: PCB and component integration into enclosures; specifying custom cables, connectors & routing; custom battery terminal interface Electronics enclosure design: thermal management, sealing, cable glands, robustness, lightweighting DFM/DFA for 1000 units/year Overseas manufacturing vendor communication Thorough design documentation for efficient handoff to contract manufacturer Wearables / soft goods / backpack design & integration [very-nice-to-have] Highly flexible: negotiate your own rates, hours and work location. Hardware & Software Access: MistyWest can provide equipment and software support where needed Try us out! Find out if MistyWest would be a good permanent employer for your needs and career direction Amazing Community: plug into a great local and global community of engineers and product design enthusiasts for events, projects, potential work & personal development.

Conceptualize and design mechanical parts and systems for hardware projects advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver products from the drafting phase through to manufacturing and retail.

Requires over 5 years of Solidworks experience and a proven track record of managing the NPI process with contract manufacturers. Expertise in lightweight mechanical design, electro-mechanical integration, and DFM/DFA is essential.

• Equipment Support • Software Support • Professional Community Access

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• Solidworks
• Mechanical Design
• Molded Plastics
• Sheet Metal
• Carbon Fiber
• Electro-mechanical Integration
• Thermal Management
• DFM/DFA
• NPI Process
• Electronics Enclosure Design
• Design Documentation
• Vendor Communication
• Wearables Design
• Soft Goods Integration
• Complex Surfaces
• PCB Integration

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Technology

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine