Mechanical Project Engineer – Custom Machine Design

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Captures mechanical design efforts for multiple Designers and external sources, collaborating closely with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Ensures designs adhere to contractual requirements, customer standards, and RWC specifications.
• Collaborates with the job controller/project manager to document, organize, and transfer project information.
• Reviews individual designs with the Chief Engineer, responsible designer, and customers.
• Guides and assists designers and layout drafters with design-related issues.
• Maintains productivity among designers, layout drafters, and detailers to meet project schedules and assigned hours.
• Updates the engineering planning system for assigned projects weekly.
• Fills out and completes required paperwork, engineering bid pac, engineering status sheet, preferred components, design criteria, etc.
• Provides information to the electrical and fluid power engineers to maintain project timelines.
• Maintains and controls customer part prints.
• Documents notes from weekly design reviews.
• Safeguards information in the EMTN (Engineering, Manufacturing Technical Notebook).
• Identifies and documents any engineering P.S.C.R.F.’s.
• Schedules RFM dates, design dates, and manufacturing pre-build reviews.
• Ensures design reviews and approvals are completed with the Chief Engineer before RFM.
• Follows the “Mechanical Design Process” gates flow chart.
• Schedules M.E. weekly design reviews with relevant personnel.
• Aids in scheduling customer design reviews and approvals.
• Aids in scheduling manufacturing pre-build reviews.
• Travels to customer facilities for meetings, design reviews, or as needed.
• Understands proposals, RFSO’s, and design criteria to ensure designs meet contractual requirements.
• Fulfills RWC corporate and engineering ISO-9001 procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent ten (10) years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge of Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mechanical Drafting, and Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve design and assembly problems.
• Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to relevant software.
• Effective interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of management, customers, vendors, and employees.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ten (10) years of experience with SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD and other associated software.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal drafting room environment with minimal discomfort due to dust, noise, temperature, etc.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing processes with slightly higher noise levels.
• Occasional domestic and international travel, including air and ground travel.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Manager of Engineering.