Mechanical Engineer

Founded in 1995, National Products, Inc. began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police and fire, farmers, miners, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts, and many others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, smartphones, laptops, and many different displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in designing complex mounting systems and device docks for manufacturing using methods such as injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal stamping. You will collaborate directly with customers to define design requirements for custom projects, source hardware and components from vendors, and oversee the drawing creation, approval, and feedback process. This role demands strong technical skills, effective communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical parts and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability using injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, and other methods.
• Collaborate directly with customers to gather design requirements and provide innovative solutions tailored to their needs.
• Generate and review detailed 2D drawings, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Source hardware and other components from vendors, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
• Lead the drawing approval and feedback process, ensuring designs are optimized and meet both customer and internal requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and sales, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and engineering technicians.
• Participate in prototype testing and fitment checks to validate designs and support iterative improvements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-paced environment while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Requirements:

• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated hands-on project experience. 
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal stamping.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and vendors.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical and efficient design solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in custom product design and working with customers to define technical requirements.
• Familiarity with sourcing and communication with vendors.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a focus on complex part design.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Three weeks of PTO (up to 4 weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings
• Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees
• RAM Mounts product discounts

Position Status: Full Time
Position Location: On-Site

A drug screening will also be required (THC or Marijuana not screened during pre-employment test).