Mechanical Engineer/Designer
Description
Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer / Designer to join our team onsite in Westfield, Indiana, supporting the design, development, and continuous improvement of our automatic pool cover systems.
In this role, you will contribute to new product development, improve existing designs, support manufacturing operations, and help drive product quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. You will work closely with production, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and customer support to develop practical engineering solutions and bring products from concept through production.
This onsite opportunity is excellent for an engineer or experienced mechanical designer who enjoys solving problems, working with physical products, and making a direct impact on product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies for automatic pool cover systems.
- Engauge in new product development from concept through production launch.
- Create and revise 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and product testing.
- Ensure products comply with applicable engineering standards and safety requirements.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through product and process improvements.
- Provide engineering support for manufacturing.
- Collaborate with Quality to investigate product failures and identify root causes.
- Work with Purchasing and suppliers on component sourcing, quality improvements, and cost reductions.
- Assist with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and document control.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Travel occasionally to suppliers, dealers, or customer locations as needed.