What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Horsburgh & Scott?
Primary Job Functions:
Perform engineering functions for custom design products. These functions will include (but are not limited to:
- Gear tooth geometry analysis and ratings.
- Shaft deflection analysis.
- Bearing life analysis and selection.
- Lubrication system design.
- Housing design.
- Geardrive layout.
- Assembly and testing notes.
- Review and approve drawings from designer detailers for release to the shop.
- Enter requisition text for major raw material items into BaaN system for purchase.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Point contact for technical communications (post order) with customers and sales personnel.
- Disposition Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR’s).
- Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s) when appropriate.
- Support shop / assembly when questions or issues come up.
- Create detail drawings when necessary.
- Other functions as required by management.
Qualifications:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of ten years of machine design experience (within gear industry preferred).
- 3-D modeling experience, Solid Works experience a plus.
- Able to read and understand machine drawings.
- BaaN (ERP System) experience a plus.
- Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Participate in H&S Safety programDe.
- Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.