Job description

Arctic Cat in Thief River falls is hiring a Mechanical Engineer. This individual will be responsible for designing and developing accessories and components for Arctic Cat snow and off-road products. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of manufacturing and quality control processes, including plastic injection molding, blow molding, metal stampings, and welded assemblies. A strong understanding of powersports products and their design requirements is essential for success in this role. Responsibilities : • Design and develop various accessory components and systems for powersports vehicle platforms. • Develop and release engineering component and assembly drawings utilizing Utilize 3D modeling software (Siemens NX). • Assist in the development and accuracy of Bills of Material (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notice (ECNs). • Select materials based on functional and cost-based criteria and develop into manufacturing methods for plastic parts. • Coordinate fabrication of prototype parts within the Engineering Proto shop or external supplier. Assemble prototype parts to review or test the designs. • Create appropriate test and validation plans for new and revised designs and monitor to ensure performance that meets or exceed the design requirements. • Understand and apply GD&T for tolerance analysis and drawing creation. • Perform root cause analysis and resolve test issues to document solutions. • Perform cross functional design reviews and Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assessments on components and assemblies. • Support elements of quality assurance and PPAP process requirements. • Support the development of service manuals and part books. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related curriculum required • Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience • Software Knowledge: proficient CAD software (NX / Solidworks / ProE / CATIA) required, Siemens NX-UG preferred. Microsoft Office applications, MRP, ERP, SAP, Teamcenter • Understanding of various manufacturing processes including Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermo-Forming, Roto- Molding, metal stampings, welding, and metal fabrication.

Requirements

Must-haves

Design and develop various accessory components and systems for powersports vehicle platforms.
Develop and release engineering component and assembly drawings utilizing Utilize 3D modeling software (Siemens NX).
Assist in the development and accuracy of Bills of Material (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notice (ECNs).
Select materials based on functional and cost-based criteria and develop into manufacturing methods for plastic parts.
Coordinate fabrication of prototype parts within the Engineering Proto shop or external supplier. Assemble prototype parts to review or test the designs.
Create appropriate test and validation plans for new and revised designs and monitor to ensure performance that meets or exceed the design requirements.
Understand and apply GD&T for tolerance analysis and drawing creation.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve test issues to document solutions.
Perform cross functional design reviews and Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assessments on components and assemblies.
Support elements of quality assurance and PPAP process requirements.
Support the development of service manuals and part books.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related curriculum required
Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience
Understanding of various manufacturing processes including Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermo-Forming, Roto- Molding, metal stampings, welding, and metal fabrication.

Nice-to-haves

Software Knowledge: proficient CAD software (NX / Solidworks / ProE / CATIA) required, Siemens NX-UG preferred. Microsoft Office applications, MRP, ERP, SAP, Teamcenter

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