What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/ R&D - MECHANICAL ENGINEER position at JC Ford Company?
Description
JC Ford - Tennessee is seeking top talent to take our organization to the next level! We are actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team!
Summary
The Senior product Development/R&D -Mechanical Engineer performs hands-on product design, computer analysis, and technical development for new capital machinery products and technologies using successful interaction with vendors, internal team members, and customers. This highly motivated self-starter delivers fully functional and cost-effective design solutions on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an orientation toward details, and strength in analytical problem-solving.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Design components to be manufactured via conventional machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes using Autodesk Inventor CAD models and drawings Ensure designs meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards Create and release product Bills of Materials Participate in Design and Drawing Reviews Develop product requirements and specification documents Develop test procedures and validate for production Support the development of project schedules and budgets Perform and document Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans Travel to customer locations as needed to troubleshoot issues and ensure programs meet deadlines, Specify supplied components to meet design requirements and for continuous improvement Support the work of less senior Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers Contribute to Engineering process development
Experience And Background
Most of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring standard safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.
JC Ford - Tennessee is seeking top talent to take our organization to the next level! We are actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team!
Summary
The Senior product Development/R&D -Mechanical Engineer performs hands-on product design, computer analysis, and technical development for new capital machinery products and technologies using successful interaction with vendors, internal team members, and customers. This highly motivated self-starter delivers fully functional and cost-effective design solutions on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an orientation toward details, and strength in analytical problem-solving.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- 6 years of relevant experience with BS in Mechanical Engineering
- 4 years of relevant experience with MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of autonomy
- Technical writing and documentation skills
- Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies
- Problem-solving skills
- Advanced 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation, preferably using Autodesk Inventor 2019
- PDM experience, preferably with Autodesk Vault Pro
- Structural finite element analysis
- Design of Heavy machinery, preferably food processing equipment
- Design of electromechanical assemblies and linear motion-driven mechanical systems
- Design of combustion devices
- Thermal analysis using CFD
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university.
Most of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring standard safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.
