SUMMARY: Mechanical Design Engineers develop or redesign new or existing company products. Individuals in this position work from order requirements or other specifications and arrive at final design details utilizing CAD software and engineering calculations as required. Mechanical Design Engineers are capable of working independently, working on longer term projects, conducting testing, troubleshooting, and leading project execution as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Design company products using SolidWorks or other engineering software.
Create engineering drawings for use in proposals and manufacturing.
Create bills of material and routings for use in cost estimates and manufacturing
Create owner's manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required
Perform engineering computations for sizing equipment components
Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing
Provide field support of Company products as required
Perform Lead Engineer role for assigned sales orders including customer interaction, vendor communication, and project management as required.
Execute testing, take data, and communicate findings
Create, manage, and or work to project schedules to hit deadlines
Occasional travel to customer sites, often with little notice, including weekends and holidays in some cases
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibility although individuals in this position may be required to provide direction to CAD Designers who are supporting the assigned work. This position may also require guiding cross functional peers through portions of the New Product Development process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Ability to provide leadership as is required to execute projects on time, with quality
Ability to perform fundamental engineering calculations employing software or by hand
Ability to team with other engineering, sales and production personnel to meet customers' needs.
Experience in Parcel/Distribution/E-Commerce conveyor system and equipment design is preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
BSME, BSMET, relevant 4 year engineering degree
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Verbal and written fluency in English. Strong communication skills. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings / electrical schematics.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in algebra and geometry as is required to solve engineering problems.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
SolidWorks experience in detailing and designing preferred. Competency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. Employee will spend most time in an office environment at a computer, but can also spend significant time on shop floor. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and have basic ability to do hands on work in the shop.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Most of the time, the work environment is a pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. Personal workstation maybe located on 2nd floor. The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor. The employee may also be required to travel occasionally to work in customers' plants reviewing new applications or on the installation, start-up and commissioning of company products. In plants, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed but does not require hearing protection in most areas. EOE.