Location:
8162 S Priest Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85284 United States of America
Mechanical Designer
U-Haul Technical Center – This is a full-time in office role in Tempe, AZ.
The Engineering and Design department at the U-Haul Technical Center is responsible for aiding development of new products, creating and maintaining engineering drawings, servicing existing designs, engaging with internal customers and vendors to solve problems, and to serve as a source of product and technical knowledge for the entire Tech Center.
Position Description:
Using sound mechanical design principles and CAD techniques, develop production design packages which fulfill established design requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, independent design and creation of piece parts, weldments, assemblies, drawings, supporting documentation, material selection, and tolerance determination.
Job Responsibilities:
- Apply sound Mechanical Design principles to design parts and assemblies which meet requirements of assigned projects.
- Create CAD models, including part and assembly drawings, instructions, and bill of materials, to support manufacturing, testing and assembly.
- Support purchasing and material planning selection as required.
- Support Research and Development projects as required.
- Support Manufacturing through the creation of Detail Drawings and Instructions
- Read, Interpret, and Utilize Industry standards, specifications, and methods.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates in Mechanical Design & Drafting
- Experience interpreting and creating Detail Drawings of Parts, Assemblies, and Instructions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
- Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD
- Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Drafting Standards and Practices
- Self-Starter
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Autodesk Certified Professional: Inventor for Mechanical Design
- Experience with Autodesk Vault
- Familiarity with truck and trailering equipment
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, fasteners, and specifications
Perks of joining the team:
Get your career moving with a company that empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be.
U-Haul Offers:
• Full Medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• New indoor fitness gym
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Weight Watchers
• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• Business and travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness/Group Accident
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Subsidized gym/ membership
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• LifeLock identity Theft
• Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• U-Haul federal credit union
• Wellness Program
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
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