Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of layout and detail/design duties in support of quotations, orders, and manufacturing related projects.
• Navigate issues that may arise, develop corrective action, and implement solutions.
• Work independently while being part of a team environment.
• Owning tasks/projects assigned.
• Ensure standard shop practices and capabilities meet design requirements and are reflected in designs and drawings.

Non-Mechanical Design

• Secondary tasks could fill up all or part of a business day.
• Examples include making software troubleshooting calls, calling vendors, updating ECRs (Engineering Change Requests), contacting customers, or addressing other duties as they arise.
• Work task balance is approximately 90% design and 10% special/other projects.
• Play a key role in manufacturing and productivity improvements.
• Solve manufacturing and assembly issues on the shop floor, both for short term and long-term solutions.
• Work with manufacturing to launch new product development.
• Conduct effective “pre-reviews” of jobs released to the floor and effective “post-reviews” of jobs after completion.
• Manage this process to ensure continuous improvements take place for cost reductions and quality improvements as jobs are run through the plant.
• Confer with planning, quality, purchasing, assembly, and design staff concerning product design quality planning, and fixturing to ensure efficient production methods.

Requirements

• Must have high level of understanding of SolidWorks (you will be required to complete a SolidWorks test during the selection process).
• Knowledge in an ERP system a positive, PDM preferred.
• Experience in sheet-metal & weldment design is desired.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Able to work in an environment with changing priorities.
• Hands-on individual who can work from concept through implementation.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple parallel projects and schedules.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design or related field desired.