Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

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This position provides design efforts from inception through production, in both new product design and existing product redesign.

• Review customer source control drawings, specification control drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine the requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
• Perform all necessary calculations, such as stress analysis, performance analysis, pressure drop and flow analysis, as required.
• Develop 3D modeled designs with supporting documentation including drawings, BOMs, and other associated data to support manufacturing processes.
• Prepare preliminary design proposal(s).
• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost-reduction ideas regarding company products.
• Perform liaison between engineering and all manufacturing operations for related issues, problems, or improvements.
• Define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns.
• Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
• Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.
• Prepare proposal documentation.
• Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.
• Interact with customers on engineering design to meet customer specifications and support answering any questions/problems they may have.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
• Coordinate as required with internal groups, including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing, and assembly.
• Advise Supervisor of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments.
• Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Mathematical skills, including advanced calculus, statistics, and other math subjects to analyze and design.
• Creativity in working with design problems.
• Technical skills include Solid Works, Draft Sight.
• Analytical thinking to identify problems, troubleshoot, and develop design solutions.
• Time Management to prioritize tasks, make and adhere to deadlines, and create timelines for completion.
• Communication to listen, process, and understand design requests and explain technical matters.
• Teamwork to collaborate with other engineers, draftsmen, and manufacturing employees.
• Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines.
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.
• Education and Experience requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college.
• Four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Process Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Mechanical Testing
• Product Design Experience
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading

• 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
• 2D Drawings (Solidworks)
• CAD Software (Solidworks)
• ERP Software
• CAM Software

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing

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