Machine Design Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for developing new production equipment and prototypes, improving existing mechanical systems, designing and testing new mechanical systems, and developing various automated systems.

Specific Duties

• Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation.
• Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget.
• Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings. Drawings may be completed through drafting support function.
• Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval.
• Works with suppliers to source qualified components. Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components.
• Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments to assure compliance with engineering design.
• Aids in the build and oversees the installation of the automated system. Commissions and troubleshoots cell for initial production run.
• Prepares maintenance and parts manuals, operation instructions and recommended spare parts list.
• Maintains design archives as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience: Experience in mechanical design or a desire to build custom production equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing facility. Experience in generating technical drawings. Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Creo preferred).
• Skills: Strong mechanical design and hands-on capabilities; working knowledge of mechanical design/detailing, pneumatics, hydraulics and materials; basic experience in 3D modeling software (Creo preferred) and MS Office software applications; solid organizational skills including detail-oriented personality and multitasking skills; work well independently or in teams; have clear, concise and accurate communication skills (verbal and written).