What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Engineer position at General Kinematics Corporation?
Description
General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to entire process systems, General Kinematics creates the solutions customers require to process even the most difficult materials.
We are currently looking for a qualified New Product Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for development, design, analysis, testing and start-up of new technical sub-resonant vibratory products and systems. Additionally, this position requires working within a team environment with other areas such as Production Engineering, Customer Service, Sales and R&D testing.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the evaluation and progression of New Products from ideation to implementation.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Fabrication, Field Service and Customers to develop innovative equipment to successfully bring New Products to market.
- Participate in the design, analysis, testing and support of New Products.
- Continuously look for ways to control costs by optimizing critical design, eliminating unnecessary costs and help improve efficiency within the group.
- Perform essential stress/strain/vibratory and deflection analyses using a variety of calculations, and computer tools including Finite Element Analysis.
- Create and modify engineering drawings in conformance to GK methods to accurately and clearly define equipment and parts for manufacture.
- Grow and maintain a set of engineering design, analysis, CAD, manufacturing and GK equipment knowledge.
- Effectively utilize available technology to enhance productivity.
- Fully support the Company’s ISO objectives, policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Engineering experience designing capital industrial equipment is a plus.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and computer aided design systems, preferably Inventor and ANSYS FEA.
- Resolve problems by identifying and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
- Recognize and analyze potential high stress/strain areas of a design.
- To understand basic business concepts and the ability to respond to customer requests.
- The ability to take ownership and show support for work related initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Pay/Benefits:
Pay: $70,000 to $80,000 paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.
Benefits: The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the job.
EOE M/F/D/V
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
