. Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – NPD Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI Hire Type: Direct Hire Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer – New Product Development to join our team. Primary Focus: New Product Development & Product Redesign – Deliver robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical designs that support new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. Success is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective system documentation. Core Responsibilities: A. New Product Development ▪ Lead mechanical design from concept through production release. ▪ Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). ▪ Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews. ▪ Support prototype builds, testing, and validation. B. Existing Product Redesign & Continuous Improvement ▪ Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives. ▪ Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products. ▪ Process Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures. ▪ Support root cause analysis and corrective actions. C. PDM (Product Data Management) ▪ Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history. ▪ Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control. ▪ Release documentation through formal workflows. ▪ Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures. D. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) ▪ Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings. ▪ Support part number creation and configuration accuracy. ▪ Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies. ▪ Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation. E. Engineering Quality & Compliance ▪ Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards. ▪ Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently. ▪ Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures. Additional Responsibilities & Accountability: A. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) ▪ Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. ▪ Engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues. ▪ Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable. B. Risk Management • Identify technical risks early in the design cycle. • Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews where appropriate. • Propose mitigation plans before issues impact schedule or cost. C. Product Lifecycle Support • Support production ramp-up and pilot builds. • Provide technical assistance for field issues when required. • Maintain long-term product documentation integrity. D. Continuous Improvement & Initiative • Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity. • Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are observed. • Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and tools. E. Professional Conduct & Ownership • Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative. • Communicate clearly and professionally across functions. • Manage time and priorities without constant oversight.