Mechanical Engineer

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team. This individual will support the design, development, improvement, and implementation of mechanical systems, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically minded, and comfortable working directly with CNC equipment and manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, tooling, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
• Design and develop custom fixtures and workholding solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, repeatability, quality, and safety.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Utilize CAD software to develop 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and fixture/tooling designs.
• Develop and modify CNC programs and machining processes as needed to support production and engineering projects.
• Utilize CAM software to create, modify, and optimize toolpaths for CNC machining operations.
• Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment and machining processes.
• Work directly with machinists, CNC operators, technicians, and production personnel to develop practical manufacturing solutions.
• Assist with CNC process development, tooling selection, workholding, feeds and speeds, and machining optimization.
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, improved quality, and reduced scrap.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, tooling, fixture, and machining issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Support new product development from concept through production, with a focus on design for manufacturability and machining.
• Evaluate designs for functionality, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and performance.
• Collaborate with machinists, technicians, operators, engineers, and other internal teams to resolve production and engineering issues.
• Develop, prototype, test, and implement fixtures, tooling, and equipment used in CNC and other manufacturing operations.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, and product validation.
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing problems and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, throughput, efficiency, and process capability.
• Review and update engineering documentation, work instructions, CNC programs, and specifications as needed.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to mechanical, tooling, fixture, or manufacturing issues.
• Work with suppliers and outside vendors when necessary to support tooling, components, equipment, or engineering projects.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, programs, and documentation.
• Follow all company, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.