Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

Precision in Action

• Plan and coordinate special projects, including design and fabrication of production equipment.
• Evaluate existing mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for improved yield and throughput.
• Develop mechanical/electromechanical fixtures and machines by studying customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers, and other departments to obtain necessary requirements for writing detailed scopes for the procurement of new equipment.
• Assure system and product quality by confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Estimate tooling cost from design through fabrication.
• Coincide with machine vendor through concept, design, fabrication, runoff, and setup of equipment.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.

Unique Benefits

• Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
• Relocation assistance provided
• 401(K) with a 6% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
• Generous Time Off benefits

What You’ll Do

Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting issues with our automated and semi-automated equipment. Make improvements to equipment to insure we efficiently meet our production, quality, and safety requirements.

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and work preferable but not required.
• Advanced 3D Design capability preferably Autodesk Inventor 2024 with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Designing and maintaining automated assembly machines with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. (Swanson, Bodine, or similar carousel type assembly machines)
• Knowledge of hydraulics systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics systems.
• Ability to interpret all types of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Ability to follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to follow PLC code.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently to meet specified deadlines.

Our Working Conditions And Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing.
• Must have good vision. (may be corrected)
• Must have no known hearing loss. (may be corrected)
• Must be able to stand/walk/sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be physically present at work during business hours.