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Some of our positions are meant to be a temporary stepping-stone into a larger company the job is meant to help, but positions for internal hire come with a variety of benefits:
SolidWorks Mechanical Designer
Phoenix
SolidWorks Mechanical Designer
Full Time • Phoenix
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
InterLink Engineering, LLC supports a wide variety of industries with a primary focus on product development, reverse engineering, and design for manufacturing support. Our capabilities allow for us to support our customers by either performing engineering tasks at our facility or at our customer sites as required.
We are looking for two to three SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineers with experience in product development or manufacturing, especially involving sheet metal, as well as 3D modeling and 2D drawing using SolidWorks.
We have a couple contractual opportunities at a nearby client’s location, with the possibility of direct hire through the client or continued work through InterLink, allowing for a variety of different industry and project experiences.
We have a couple contractual opportunities at a nearby client’s location, with the possibility of direct hire through the client or continued work through InterLink, allowing for a variety of different industry and project experiences.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design new products from scratch and make improvements to existing products using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) under the guidance of Senior Engineers
- Quickly transform ideas and rough sketches of designs into 3D models, then into working engineering drawings in SolidWorks
- Create detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
- Collaborate with a small- to mid-sized team and keep projects confidential
- Rapid prototype and adjust immediately to design changes
- Aide in the procurement, construction, and testing of prototypes and new products
- Analyze data, review drawings for completeness, conduct design reviews with product management and suppliers to gain final approval.
- Support Lean and Quality initiatives to reduce variability in designs.
- Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Support Product launch in Production environment - training and quality inspections
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit for long periods of time (Frequently)
- Able to effectively operate CAD system (Constantly)
- Able to communicate effectively in all media (Constantly)
Required Characteristics:
- Highly proficient in SolidWorks, with a solid understanding of project management and Bill of Materials
- Knowledgeable in common metal fabrication and machining processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
- Capable of tolerance stacks and analysis
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to network with associates in other departments to find needed information
- Willingness to consider change and to adapt
- Must be a local Greater Phoenix resident with reliable transportation for getting to and from work
- US Citizen or Permanent resident status at this time
Preferred Characteristics:
- Knowledge of Lean practices
- Hands-on ability to take designs and create physical prototypes (mechanical aptitude)
- Certified SolidWorks Professional
- GD&T training certification
- Expert knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and ASME-Y14.5 drawing and tolerance standards
- CFD Analysis experience
- Surfacing or plastic design experience
- Tool and fixture design experience
- Ability to multi-task and function in a production environment
- Motivated, self-starter with the ability to learn quickly
- Experience with DoD, vehicle, or aerospace product development
Compensation: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
InterLink Engineering:
Phoenix, AZ's Trusted Source for Mechanical Design Engineering
For more than 20 years, InterLink Engineering has specialized in mechanical engineering, SolidWorks CAD modeling, and product design and development, supported by a comprehensive range of complementary services. Our mission is to deliver solutions that balance technical excellence with affordability, helping small and mid-sized companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and bring products to market more efficiently.
We support our customers wherever they need us most, whether at our facility or onsite at theirs, providing flexible engineering resources tailored to each project. In addition, we assist clients in identifying and securing qualified talent to strengthen their teams. Because we serve such a diverse range of industries, our designers develop broad, cross-functional expertise, allowing us to approach each project with both depth and versatility.
SOLIDWORKS Know-How
InterLink is also the home base for the Phoenix Metro SolidWorks User Group, which is hosted at least 4 times per year. We welcome all users of and present on all-things SolidWorks Computer-Aided Design. Our goal is to provide an active space for learning and a forum where all members can discuss related topics and network.
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2 weeks of PTO per year
Accrued PTO starting at the rate of 2 weeks per year, assuming 40 hrs per week.
11 Paid Company Holidays
11 paid holidays per year aligning with the Federal holiday schedule, for those working full-time of at least 32 hours/week.
Work-From-Home Options
Most internal positions have the ability to partially work from home, once confidence is built.
Bundles of Sick Pay
6 accrued sick days per year and a family-first outlook.
Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan
401(k) retirement plan, after a 3-month waiting period, with 3% company matching and immediately vested funds.
Company Health Insurance
3 available plans through Sana Benefits, where preventative care is rewarded, and no provider is out-of-network.
Flexible Schedule
Internal positions are largely a build-your-own schedule with flexible start times between 6am and 9am Monday through Thursday/Friday, as long as you're on time for occasional meetings! Work 8 hours, 5-days/week; 10 hours, 4 days/week; or somewhere in-between, just let us know!