Mechanical Engineer

Job Duties

• Design and detail custom and standard converting equipment with primary focus to be (but not limited to) the flexographic and gravure industries.
• This includes printing and coating machinery as well as ancillary equipment such as enclosed reverse angle doctor blade systems, unwinds, rewinds, chill sections, dryers, accumulators, and tension systems.
• Modify drawings by analyzing, resolving, and incorporating changes.
• Oversee product development from design to implementation, monitoring status of all assignments and reporting to ownership.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Support testing and validation of mechanical designs.
• Produce specifications for products and choose necessary raw materials and components to be used in production.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source components that meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Support Sales and Customer Service and Field Service needs.
• Be proficient with computer programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Word, Excel, Macola, Synergy and others as required.
• Create support materials such as engineering books and review technical manuals prior to release.
• Perform administration services including submittal reviews, punch list inspections, and project closeout.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• B.S. in engineering required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the printing and coating industry.
• Experience in design, repair and analysis of mechanical systems.
• *Experience in flexographic printing preferred.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical for employees and dependents.
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Comprehensive Voluntary Insurance Benefits.
• 401(k).
• Vacation.
• Flexible schedule.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Capacity: Proficient with SolidWorks.
• A self-starter.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong Communication skills.
• A problem solver.
• Critical Thinking.
• Team Player.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel to meet with clients or potential clients may be required on occasion.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift.

Work Location

• One location.

Retroflex is an equal opportunity employer.