Mechanical Engineer

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation.

About the role

Shuttleworth in Huntington, Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this role, you will provide design efforts from inception through production for both new product design and existing product redesign of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and detail specialized conveyor systems, using standard and custom components, that meet customer requirements and are delivered within a defined schedule and scope.
• Work alongside other team members within the Mechanical department and other departments (project management, controls engineering, assembly, service, etc.) to efficiently complete high-quality projects for our customers.
• Create custom machine designs for unique consumer products, solving unique challenges for our customers.
• Lead design reviews and evaluate peer designs for improvement and feedback.
• Conceptualize mechanisms, including defining requirements, determining expected loads and speeds, selecting main purchased components, planning framework and mounting hardware, and producing accurate, scalable drawings.
• Work with customers through the design stage to integrate systems mechanically and electrically with existing or new equipment.
• Participate in R&D to design new and complex products for our systems.
• Create detailed drawings for unique parts, including selecting materials, finishes, welding symbols, assigning tolerances, etc., for fabrication or outside vendors.
• Develop bills of material, including creating item numbers, descriptions, calculating quantities, assigning raw materials, and arranging items into logical sub-assemblies in our ERP system.
• Participate in all phases of a project: design, manufacturing and assembly support, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Solve complex issues, such as clarifying drawings, redesigning parts, processing late changes, and evaluating improvement suggestions.
• Assist Sales and Application Engineering in preparing concepts and reviewing customer requirements.
• Assist R&D with conceptual designs and detailed drawings.
• Assist with various service and aftermarket questions.

Requirements

• BS from a four-year college or university or technical school in a mechanical field of study with 5+ years of experience, OR
• 8+ years related experience and/or training, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of packaging machinery, conveyors, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Some travel is required, up to 5%.
• AutoCAD 2D, 3D (Inventor preferred), and mechanical design experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and re-prioritize as required.
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• No waiting period for benefits—eligible on your first day of employment.

ProMach offers an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative and growth opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.