MECHANICAL ENGINEER in Buford

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MAKITA Corporation of America, a worldwide leading producer of high-quality power tools, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to become a part of our team!

The Product Development Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible for designing, modeling, and prototyping mechanical components of battery-powered equipment. This role will support Makita Corporation of America R&D. The engineer will be working in a multidisciplinary team and will be collaborating with Makita’s and customers’ engineering teams. The successful candidate must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs of mechanical parts/assemblies using 3D CAD.
• Reverse-engineer existing assemblies.
• Ensure designs meet specific and general product requirements, including customer and regulatory requirements.
• Create rapid prototypes for proof-of-concept.
• Design and assemble complete, functional prototypes, using 3D-printing, machined components, and basic hand tools.
• Design experiments, collect data, and generate product test reports.

Education, Skills, and/or Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Exceptional understanding of mechanical engineering principles including machine design, mechanical properties of materials, and thermodynamics.
• 4-5 years of experience in product development and/or designing mechanical assemblies.
• High proficiency with designing, modeling, and testing using 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo).
• Experience with simulation software (FEA, CFD).
• Ability to generate and interpret drawings incorporating GD&T.
• Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes.
• Ability to multi-task and operate independently.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on , , creed, , , marital status, , , , ancestry, physical (including HIV and AIDS), mental , veteran status, military service, , childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived , or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

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