What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at DMG MORI USA, INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Mechanical Design Engineer – DMG MORI Additive Solutions Research and Development
Reports to : Head of Research and Development
Location : 3601 Faraday Avenue, Davis, CA 95618
Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm
Classification : Exempt
Travel : 15%
Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on designing, testing, and prototyping new innovations for industrial machine tools in the field of additive manufacturing (AM). The role will focus on designing unique components and systems for AM, including CAD modeling, testing, and development of cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, a strong understanding of fabrication processes, and a solid grasp of additive manufacturing principles. This role will require creating CAD and drawing files, test plans, and test benches, along with a comprehensive understanding of additive manufacturing processes.
Essential Job Functions :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to : Perform development engineering work under direct supervision.
- Research, design, development, and testing of equipment for AM (additive manufacturing).
- Design and development of innovative solutions for powder conveyance, optical calibration, laser control, and gas flow.
- Conduct time estimates for components to understand the impact of product innovations.
- Calculate optimal machine parameters for part processing.
- Apply statistical process control and machine reliability analysis.
- Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy.
- Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
- Frequent communication with internal technical staff, external customers, and suppliers.
- Experience in product development, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Create CAD models, drawing files, and develop test plans and test benches to validate designs.
- Ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective through collaboration with manufacturing teams.
Minimum Requirements :
Work Environment :
Exposure to manufacturing / machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment experienced at DMG MORI office.
Physical Demands :
Frequent : Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
Periodic : Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.
Occasional : Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.
