What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Williams-White & Company?
Description
Summary
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be an integral part of turning a concept into reality by performing the following duties:
Essential Functions
- Performs engineering calculations to design products or systems based on objectives provided by the Project Manager.
- Performs design analysis (bearing and gear calculations, stress analysis, etc.).
- Prepares and reviews concepts, design layouts, or schematics to fulfill defined engineering objectives.
- Recommends and selects components necessary to fulfill the design, including designing original components if not available commercially.
- Participates in brainstorming sessions.
- Reviews drawing packages to identify errors.
- Ensures design package is complete including: assembly drawings, bills of material, etc.
- Assists supervisor in applying accepted design and manufacturing fundamentals to meet design objectives.
- Participates in coordination of the fabrication of the machine in the shop.
- Participates in the debug and testing of the end products.
- Determines part tolerances and materials consistent with project requirements.
- Prepares bill of materials.
- Participates in client reviews as appropriate.
- Stays current concerning technological developments, design practices, and manufacturing processes.
- Utilizes mechanical design standard operating procedures in the preparation of print packages.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Design Manager.
Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, experience will be considered in lieu of education.
- Proficiency in the development of detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and fixtures, according to engineering descriptions, sketches, and design proposals.
- Familiarity with machining and manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, and mechanical functions.
- Skill using Windows-based personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred:
- Expertise with Solidworks highly preferred.