Mechanical Engineer

Overview: The Mechanical Design Engineer will develop new and innovative solutions to keep our manufacturing facility running smoothly. Projects can cover a wide breadth of interests, from tooling and machine design, to facilities engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an innate curiosity to discover how our plant works and what challenges we face, with the desire to invent and foster solutions to those problems. Our intent is to create an even blend of group and individual projects to manage as you grow in your capacity as a Design Engineer. As we are a fast-paced manufacturing facility, spending time in the plant is key! Most problems cannot be solved without witnessing them in person and hearing from the operators in the plant, so expect to spend around 25% of your time in the plant while fact-finding and learning, and 75% in the office executing the design work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates/modifies engineering prints and 3D models in SolidWorks
• Utilizes AutoCAD 2D to access and analyze legacy designs
• Supports plant personnel with new design and problem-solving initiatives
• Supports maintenance personnel with accessing existing plant data as they repair machinery
• Works with our internal die machining facility to support their operations
• Champions continuous improvement projects for the plant
• Maintains accurate engineering print records/documentation through our PDM system
• Supports new machine installations which may require design work
• Fosters a positive work environment for themselves and their colleagues
• Other duties as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Key Competencies

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to understand general engineering concepts
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as: safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
• Professional and optimistic attitude
• Ability to work in a team environment

Mathematical Skills:

• Competency in general engineering mathematical skills

Computer Skills:

• Must be functional with Microsoft Office
• SolidWorks proficiency preferred
• AutoCAD 2D experience preferred

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to source information to solve practical problems while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn and foster a commitment to continuous improvement
• Not worried about working in dirty environments sometimes to collect data and implement design solutions
• Prior experience with forging, extrusion, heat treat, or machining is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

• Use of hands or fingers to handle and inspect equipment
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Use carts, dollies, cranes and jacks to transport material if needed
• Tolerate potentially extreme temperature fluctuations impacted by weather and machinery
• Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels in work spaces
• Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards
• Lift and /or move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work throughout all departments in our facility and will frequently interact with historic machinery which often involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. This role will be exposed to confined spaces, moving mechanical parts, risk of shock, and exposure to chemicals. The Mechanical Design Engineer will encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation throughout the facility which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances. There are areas of paved and unpaved walkway, rail cart systems, open flames, active shipping lanes and occasionally standing water to be cautious of. The majority of the Mechanical Design Engineer’s time will be spent in an office environment, but ability and willingness to access the manufacturing plant is required.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401(k) program
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Robust wellness program offered which promotes a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary packages
• Generous paid time off and vacation policies
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and training programs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.