The mechanical designer III requires minimal to no supervision while working closely with R&D team, production, procurement, purchasing, assembly, quality, and machine shop teams to help move products from concept to production in a practical, cost-effective way. · Execute make-versus-buy decisions (cost analysis) and evaluate manufacturing methods such as machining, casting, extrusion, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, plating, coating, and anodizing.