Mechanical Designer

Overview

Mechanical Designer creating, developing, and maintaining high quality mechanical designs in SolidWorks to support new product development, continuous improvement, and plant/production needs for NEMA Motors products.

What you'll do

• Create and manage detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and GD&T/tolerance analyses in SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to design standards.
• Develop robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions for Electric Motors and Drives, including aluminum die castings, cast iron components, plastic injection-molded parts, and other precision mechanical elements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align design intent with functional requirements, manufacturability, cost targets, and production constraints.
• Support product development and continuous improvement through prototype build support, testing participation, root-cause analysis, mentoring junior designers, and contributing ideas to enhance design workflows and product performance.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) with minimum 2 years experience in Mechanical Design, OR Associate's Degree (Mechanical Design/Drafting) with minimum 4 years experience in Mechanical Design.
• Expertise in complex part and assembly modeling for production-ready designs.
• Strong command of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and a variety of manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.
• Proven ability to create accurate production documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice to have

• SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) experience.
• SolidWorks Design Professional Certification (CSWP).
• FEA or simulation tools experience.
• SAP or PLM systems experience.
• Design support for electromechanical or industrial products.
• PMP Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Working knowledge of UL, CSA, IEEE, NEMA regulatory compliance.

Details

• Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America.
• Work model: Onsite.
• Reports to: Design Manager - R&D.