Engineer, Mechanical

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406 | Requisition ID: 3382

About the role

The Engineer, Mechanical coordinates across business functions to understand market requests to design and alter products to meet the requirements of customer needs. The Engineer, Mechanical works with all stake holders as the technical expert and assists and manages change to sustain and improves as deemed necessary.

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with product management, engineering, and sales to understand market requests and translate those requests into design specifications
• Revise designs as needed, improving manufacturability to accommodate ease of production.
• Assist in the review and on-going, continuous improvement of design system standards.
• Assist with product development and design activities that include mechanical and electrical designs that meet design specifications and are manufacturable and serviceable.
• Projects may include but may not be limited to the evaluation of new technological, materials, fastening methods, corrosion resistant options, electrical principals, and strength analysis.
• Develop 2D and 3D models/drawings of assemblies, and components using CAD software.
• Provide a technical resource to customers and internal departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems regarding products.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the completion of assigned design, test, and documentation.
• Act as a technical resource to train and assist engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Coordinate with supply chain to specify the appropriate and cost-effective components.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of calculations, equipment layouts, detail drawings, bills of material and maintains components and equipment in the business system data base.
• Participate in the manufacturing or building of prototype components or products.
• Develop the testing criteria and establishes the test parameters for newly designed components or existing product modifications as required.
• Compiles test data to evaluate the components or equipment to assure meeting the required function or performance.
• Analyze and prepares or directs the preparation of calculations, equipment layouts, detail drawings, and bills of material required to address Engineering Change Requests including ERP.
• Review failed components of existing products when requested by Quality Assurance to determine the probable cause of failure and recommends course of action to prevent future occurrences.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, or a related combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of CAD experience in 3D design software required in either Solidworks and/or Pro-E.
• Knowledge of steel alloys, strengths and tolerances preferred.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principals preferred.

Skills

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of precision electronic measuring devices