Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

**Mechanical Design Engineer

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This position provides design efforts from inception through production, both in new product design and in existing product redesign.

**Essential Functions

**Review customer source control drawings, specification control drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine the requirements and/or feasibility of the component.

• Perform all necessary calculations, such as stress analysis, performance analysis, pressure drop and flow analysis, etc., as required.

• Develop 3D modeled designs with supporting documentation including drawings, BOMs, and other associated data to support manufacturing processes.

• Prepare preliminary design proposal(s).

• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost-reduction ideas regarding company products.

• Perform liaison between engineering and all manufacturing operations for related issues, problems, or improvements.

• Define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns.

• Participate in engineering and general design review as required.

• Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.

• Prepare proposal documentation.

• Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.

• Interact with customers on engineering design to meet customer specifications and support answering any questions/problems they may have.

• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.

• Coordinate as required with internal groups, including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing, and assembly.

• Advise Supervisor of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments.

• Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills Required

• Mathematical skills, including advanced calculus, statistics, and other math subjects to analyze and design.

• Creativity in working with design problems.

• Technical skills include Solid Works, Draft Sight.

• Analytical thinking to identify problems, troubleshoot, and develop design solutions.

• Time Management to prioritize tasks, make and adhere to deadlines, and create timelines for completion.

• Communication to listen, process, and understand design requests and explain technical matters.

• Teamwork to collaborate with other engineers, draftsmen, and manufacturing employees.

• Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines.

• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.

**Education and Experience requirements

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• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college.

• Four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Process Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Mechanical Testing
• Product Design Experience
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
• 2D Drawings (Solidworks)
• CAD Software (Solidworks)
• ERP Software
• CAM Software