Are you ready to work for a leader in Medical, & Aerospace?

Do you have an affinity for solutions?

If yes, please join us at Nortech Systems!

Who we are:

Nortech, in partnership with our medical, industrial, aerospace and defense customers, uses intelligence, innovation, speed and global expertise to provide manufacturing and engineering solutions. This enables our customers to be leaders in digital connectivity and data management to achieve their business goals. Nortech strives to be a workplace that fosters valued relationships internally and in our communities.

What you will do:

Will provide design efforts from inception through production both in new product design and in existing product redesign of Aerospace & Defense, Medical and/or Industrial components, assemblies, devices and systems.

• Leads and coordinates the designs of electro-mechanical devices, components, assemblies, fixtures & tooling, etc. Should be fluent in solid modeling software, ideally Solidworks, and preference for knowledge with CAM software, ideally MasterCam for Solidworks, however, not necessarily required to do the CAM programming.
• Reviews customer source control drawings, specification control drawings and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of a component, device, assembly, etc. Will work with internal and external customer engineers and designers to create specifications, models, and drawings.
• Will be immersed in molded part and mold tooling design utilizing low pressure liquid systems, thermoplastics, and elastomers. Molding techniques include injection, transfer, and casting processes. Preference will be given to candidates with mold tooling design and/or manufacturing experience.
• Basic metal machining knowledge. Understands capabilities of machining equipment currently in house as well as what we don’t have-Die Sink EDM, Wire EDM, engraving, etc. Follows industry trends, new technologies.
• Prepares preliminary design proposal(s) and provides technical support and recommendations.
• Recommends and develops design changes.
• Facilitates prototype development process.
• Designs studies, tolerance stack-ups, layouts, drawings, calculations, weight estimates, supporting documentation, solids & surfaces, etc., are to be completed on 2-D/3-D CAD or other fitting computer applications, and complies with ANSI & ISO standards, as required.
• Interacts with manufacturing personnel, and other necessary internal team members, to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to our products.
• Continuously interacts with customers on engineering design and any questions/concerns they may have.
• Interacts with vendors concerning necessary supplied or proposed parts.
• Coordinates with internal groups, including Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Manufacturing, Financial Services, etc. for necessary design requirements and manufacturing cycle.
• Mentors less experienced designers and drafters and/or fellow Engineering team members.
• Keeps supervisor advised of work status, work load, concerns, and progress as related to work/project assignments. May provide direction to project teams on necessary next steps and/or updates to project action items.

What you will bring to Nortech:

• Associates and/or Technical Degree.
• Minimum of six (6) plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing engineering documents and files in a document control system.
• Proficient & prefers a minimum of 4 yrs experience in 3D modeling & 2D drafting skills using Creo, SolidWorks, and/or other design software.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing methods as it relates to design (mold tooling, electronic manufacturing, sheet metal, stampings, machining, etc.).
• Competent in GD&T per ANSI Y14.5, preferred.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO / QSR / FDA requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly methods.
• Lean Thinking/continuous improvement methods.

• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

What we offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family, available to all employees that work 30 hours or more
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance 100% paid by the company
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual starts immediately for all full-time employees
• 11 Company Paid Holidays, including personal days
• Training and opportunity for advancement

Nortech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Substance Free Workplace

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.