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Mechanical Designer III
Fluidra North AmericaUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Apr 2025
About the role
Fluidra is looking for a Mechanical Designer III to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE This position will work within the Engineering Department to create and modify drawings and is primarily responsible for the mechanical design of products within the Product Development team. Most of the project work will be focused on updating and modifying existing products with some additional work on new products. Additionally, you will:
- Creation of 2D drawings from 3D models or parts in SolidWorks using common drafting standards.
- Update and modify 2D drawings based on changes required by engineering team.
- Properly maintain drawing system integrity in product data management system.
- Work well independently to complete groups of drawing projects with good documentation and organization.
- Coordinate/collaborate with engineers to create new and/or modify existing technical drawings that communicate engineering ideas, designs, and information in support of engineering functions.
- Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment with moderate to complexity projects.
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Must be able to generate complex surfaces, detail and assembly drawings in Solidworks.
- Verify information provided is accurately represented and all industry standard drafting standards are met.
- Candidate may have to supervise other drafters and engineers on large drawing projects to ensure consistency and cohesiveness throughout all engineering packages.
- Must be a creative problem solver able to demonstrate a history of personal initiative, and have the ability to work in early stage cross-functional teams.
- The successful candidate for this position must have a high degree of personal motivation, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and solid communication skills.
- Should be detail oriented and well organized. Must be comfortable working in a fast growth environment.
- Capable of making and checking detail and layout drawings.
- 6+ years working design / drafting experience with consumer based products, with respect to injection molded components, sheet metal design
- 6+ years’ experience with drafting standards including ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- High School Diploma + Vocational Training in CAD
- Experience with mechanical design creation of components for pool equipment including pumps, filters, valves, cleaners and heaters
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
- 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
- 11 paid Holidays
- Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- Generous product discounts
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