Mechanical Designer

At a glance

Position:Mechanical Designer

Primary locationMidland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/24/2024

Job Number:R2050782

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and This Role:

Materials Engineering Center (MEC) in Dow’s Core R&D has an exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D Design Technician to develop and design new and innovative tools, dies, injection molds, equipment, and products located in Midland, MI.

The Materials Engineering Center is a center of excellence within the Engineering & Process Sciences (E&PS) capability of Core R&D for design, multi-scale modeling, fabrication, and application testing that provides a competitive advantage for Dow.

In this role, you will be expected to safely achieve project goals using technical and role-specific skills as well as experience. Projects typically are in the areas of equipment design, injection molds, extrusion dies, part design, and part measurement. Your responsibilities will include conceptual design, computer aided drafting modeling, print detailing, and assembly drawing to engage directly with clients and partner with the broader MEC team to deliver projects from concept to fabricated solution.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a safe and inclusive work environment.

• Effectively completes projects pertaining to conceptual design, CAD modeling, print detailing, and assembly drawing based on material, coating and surface treatment knowledge as well as CAD software knowledge.

• Coordinates with rapid prototyping and fabrication shop to complete work.

• Scopes and develops detailed project plans to meet team deliverables in partnership with broader team.

• Proficient at taking concepts and transferring them to mechanical design.

• Develops and lays out original design concepts and detailed designs.

• Has awareness of proper fabrication techniques (e.g., CNC/milling/EDM/grinding) and processes and awareness of designing for these techniques.

• Demonstrates speed and flexibility as required to anticipate and respond to changes as required to overcome obstacles and complete projects.

• Consistently demonstrates initiative and proactivity to create technical solutions.

• Works with leadership and broader team to ensure requests are appropriately prioritized, completed, and reported.

• Documents results and completion of projects by helping to write clear, concise, and timely reports, etc.

• Schedules, leads, and participates in design and progress reviews as well as team meetings.

• Communicates with project stakeholders about project status and changes.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associates degree in a science related discipline/Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 3 years of relevant work experience or high school diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant work experience.

• A minimum of proficient in CAD.

• A minimum of proficiency in Microsoft applications.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong grasp of engineering and design principles / mechanical aptitude.

• Associate degree or Higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design, Computer Aided Drafting, or Pre-Engineering.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior Mechanical Design experience.

• Proactive individual who takes the initiative to find solutions to technical challenges.

• Excellent organization skills.

• Able to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.

Additional Note:This is position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.