What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at EBM?
EBM Manufacturing, Inc.
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Job description
A. General Summary of the Position
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods according to customer specifications.
B. Essential Functions
1. Design and create drawings, CNC’s, solid models and sales drawings for Gentle Roll’s, Screw conveyors, Sheller’s, Sidewinders as well as other custom parts and equipment for outside customer’s and in-house repair or construction orders.
2. Create parts, assemblies/bills of materials, shop work orders and sales orders in accounting software; check status on inventory, shop work orders and sales orders.
3. Design drive packages that calculate equipment capacities, rpm and horsepower for parts and equipment according to customer needs.
4. Obtain and assemble data by visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
5. Support sales by assisting with quote preparations by calculating bills of materials, weights and estimating labor.
6. Supervise, coordinate, train and inspect the work of the CAD draftsman.
C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent working knowledge of computer software including AutoCAD, VET, Excel and Word; and good working knowledge of SolidWorks, ProNest and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
2. Excellent communication skills – reading/writing/verbal English; the ability to explain to others how devices, parts, equipment or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained or used.
3. Competent math skills, specifically geometry and unit conversion.
4. Good decision-making skills that take into consideration relative costs and benefits to answer questions, address complaints and resolve problems.
5. Ability to actively listen, taking time to understand and ask questions.
6. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to accomplish specific goals.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
D. Education, Training and Experience
1. Minimum of associate’s degree in CAD drafting.
2. Certification in Autodesk or SolidWorks preferred.
3. One to three years of experience in drafting and job coordination of construction or metal fabrication recommended.
E. Work Context
1. Regularly spend time in an office environment, sitting at computer, creating and answering e-mail and talking on the phone.
2. Occasionally walks to shop or stands.
3. Requires good motor skills, such as climbing and squatting, for checking equipment and parts dimensions.
4. Important to maintain a high degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
5. Requires independence and dependability to make sure projects get done, as well as cooperation with others inside and outside the department.
6. Requires good stress tolerance; accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
F. Special Requirements
1. Must pass general physical and drug screen.
2. Must be 18 years old or older.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
