Mechanical Design Engineer
 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of new products and related components, supporting a wide range of industries including sports and recreation, construction, agriculture, and on-highway markets. Working closely with industrial designers and cross-functional teams, you will help bring new concepts to life through hands-on design, prototyping, and testing. You’ll have access to an on-site prototype shop equipped with tools for rapid prototyping, 5-axis machining, injection molding, EDM, and metal forming. This role is ideal for engineers with a few years of experience who are ready to take ownership of projects and grow their design and development skills.

Location: Portland, OR

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

Support product development and mechanical design activities under the guidance of senior engineers and the Engineering Manager.

Participate in concept generation, detailed design, and design reviews for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Contribute to technical processes such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and APQP.

Create and update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including industrial designers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, and compliance with requirements.

Assist with prototyping, testing, and validation of designs using tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Support documentation of product specifications, quality standards, and testing results.

Engage in technical problem-solving and suggest improvements for product function, cost, and manufacturability.

Help coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including customer engineering teams, to ensure product requirements are met.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical product development or design

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Familiarity with prototyping techniques and design for manufacturing principles.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Experience with FEA tools and mechanical testing is a plus.

Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and knowledge of quality systems (e.g., TS 16949, FMVSS) is beneficial.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen principles is a plus.

Who We Are

Williams Controls Inc., a business unit of Curtiss-Wright manufactures products such as electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls and armrest systems for use on all types of commercial vehicles.  The products are the legacy of the Williams Controls company founded in 1937 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2012. Find out more information and view our products here:  https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Williams-Controls

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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