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Mechanical DesignerPoint Eight Power • Belle Chasse, LA, US
Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Point Eight Power • Belle Chasse, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing accurate and manufacturable designs of sheet metal panels, structural supports, barriers, and conductive copper bus assemblies for low- to medium-voltage switchgear. This role ensures designs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and manufacturing best practices, while contributing to efficiency, quality, and company growth. As a senior team member, you will collaborate with electrical designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel, while also serving as a key resource in solving complex design challenges.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and want to apply your expertise to innovative power distribution systems, we’d like to hear from you.

Schedule : Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Location : Your main location will be our Belle Chasse, LA facility but you must have the ability to travel to our Bay St. Louis, MS location. This position is 100% onsite, we do not offer relocation assistance.

What You'll Do :

  • Create detailed 3D models and drawings of sheet metal panels, structural supports, barriers, and bus assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
  • Ensure all designs align with manufacturability, client specifications, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical designers to accurately integrate structural and copper bus elements into client drawing packages.
  • Partner cross-functionally with project management, manufacturing, sales, estimating, and field service to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
  • Prepare bills of materials, assembly drawings, and cut sheets to support manufacturing in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Reduce cycle time by reusing or adapting existing designs where applicable.
  • Contribute to design reviews and process improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced designers when needed.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

  • High School Diploma or GED, Required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred.
  • Experience

  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a switchgear, electrical equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with CAD design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor) required.
  • Experience preparing parts lists, bills of materials, and assembly drawings for manufacturing.
  • Technical Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheet metal fabrication, and machining.
  • Familiarity with press brake and CNC punch equipment (e.g., Accupress Press Brake, Trump Punch).
  • Understanding of product lifecycle management, quality control, and cost optimization.
  • Competence with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP / MRP systems (AS400, SQL Server, etc.) preferred.
  • Professional Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to cross-functional teams and clients.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and integrity.
  • Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate proportions, dimensions, and tolerances.
  • Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED, Required
  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a switchgear, electrical equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with CAD design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor) required.
  • Must have the ability to travel between facilities in Belle Chasse, LA and Bay St. Louis, MS
  • Experience preparing parts lists, bills of materials, and assembly drawings for manufacturing.
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