Mechanical Engineer Automated Machine Design

A premier machine builder and automation integrator is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their team near Greer, SC.

Celebrating over 40 years in business, this company partners with some of the world’s leading manufacturers to advance a wide range of material handling, conveyance, and industrial automation solutions. Through their extensive experience in fabrication, integration, and control systems, their team delivers leading-edge industrial systems performance.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Uphold company core values of excellence, integrity, and respect in all work-related activities.
• Communicate project status effectively with management and customers.
• Conduct pFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and Risk Assessments.
• Estimate automation systems and develop cost models.
• Design molded, welded, etched, stamped, machined, and extruded components using Solid Works.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and part files for components in Solid Works.
• Participate in design reviews, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application while adhering to project timelines.
• Coordinate and/or perform design verification and validation testing of new designs with the reliability engineering group.
• Identify automation concepts that address current customer needs in conjunction with sales and management.
• Utilize originality, ingenuity, and creativity to manage complex and large-scope project assignments.
• Modify existing product designs to improve performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Research and develop solutions to products requiring revision and process updates through Engineering Change Notices.
• Assign part numbers, create Bills of Material (BOMs), and define product configurations.
• Mentor and assist associate mechanical engineers and technical staff in engineering principles and procedures for product design, development, fabrication, and testing.
• Manage development tools and licenses, templates, and processes for the mechanical engineering functional group.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards (OSHA, RIA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849-1; EN 954-1).
• Support company continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in high-precision mechanical design.
• Advanced experience in bringing designs to production using design for manufacturing techniques, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), and other quality control techniques.
• Proficient in 3D Solid Works modeling, drawing generation, and CAD database management.

Work Environment:

• Most work is performed in an office and shop environment.
• Regular trips to client facilities and/or manufacturing plants may be required based on project responsibilities.
• Travel up to 30% will be required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to support client needs during projects, including project meetings, installations, commissioning, shutdowns, and/or scheduled maintenance.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move between standing and sitting.
• The employee frequently needs to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, including pushing and pulling; and communicate verbally and audibly to ensure safety procedures are followed.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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