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Are you a Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a small company, fast-paced and creative work environment that provides challenges to use your very core competencies? Then you will find this engineering position rewarding.

• If you're that engineer who doesn't want a lot of hand-holding and guidance but rather is a self-starter and an excellent critical thinker with strong technical abilities, this job is for you.
• If you're looking for a large corporate and global travel environment, this job isn't for you.

Lawler Manufacturing Company, Inc., manufacturer of one of the deepest and most time-tested thermostatic mixing valve lines in North America. Our company's sole focus is the safe and comfortable blending of hot and cold water to meet the needs of the industrial plumbing industry and our customers.

Position Overview: Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Functions performed may include determining the machines, equipment, tools, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations; design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes, including human work factors, quality control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Position Overview: Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Functions performed may include determining the machines, equipment, tools, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations; design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes, including human work factors, quality control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Required Essential Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical system and component design utilizing 3D modeling software. Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies utilizing 3D Modeling - Creo.
• Create models of documentation of designs for use in production processes for new or existing products. Modify drawings and models to cure problems in operation or production.
• Produce cost effective designs, complex layouts, assemblies, detail parts drawings and generate associated bills of materials. Maintain and improve working parts library for smooth work flow.
• Develop and implement test plans for mechanical assemblies, procedures and fixtures. Evaluate and document test results.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Work closely with Sales and Production staff to provide technical assistance to address customers' quality and/or engineering issues.
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Manage the mechanical engineering development process through all phases of product development.
• Be a contributor to invention disclosure and patent filings.
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Work with equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. Participate in the development and fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Coordinate testing of new parts and equipment, evaluate test results, and approve or reject usage of parts and equipment based on test results.
• Evaluate and approve design changes and drawing releases.
• Develop unique and innovative approaches in the solution of critical problems and broad design issues, impacting the product success and addressing future products and technologies.
• Serve as mentor to other engineering staff. Assign and check work of engineering staff to eliminate ordinary difficulties and report on results.
• Write standards and develop design solutions to aid manufacturing processes, assist with resolving supplier problems that affect cost, delivery, or performance.
• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Produce concept and approval models and drawings for customer review.
• Evaluate product design for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, quality standards, and specifications.
  

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. degree in Engineering field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• 3D modeling software proficiency - Creo preferred
• Computer proficiency including proficiency with Microsoft suite.
• WindChill and Revit software experience preferred
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.
• Project Management experience.
• Supports a continuous learning attitude for relevant technical knowledge.
• Time Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Quality orientation and attention-to-detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills.
• Ability to function as a team player as well as work independently.
• Hands-on experience in performing all mechanical engineering tasks, i.e. design, modeling, components procurement, assembling, prototyping and testing.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength and movement: Work requires occasional lifting up to 70 pounds minimum, pulling, pushing, and handling. Keyboard use is required. Reaching for reports, documents, etc. is frequent. Movement within and outside the facility to observe work in process and communicate with staff is frequent.

Sensory ability: Vision must be sufficient to read instructions and words and numbers on paper and computer screens. Far vision must be sufficient to observe production processes.

Communication: Verbal communication is frequent, with much of the time spent giving work direction and training to staff or communicating with personnel from various departments.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reading Ability: The position requires the ability to read text of considerable difficulty requiring understanding of complex rules, technical procedures, reports, specifications, manuals or interpretations.

Writing: Writing skills are required at a level consistent with the ability to writing text that conveys technical information and is designed to persuade.

Verbal Skills: Verbal communication needs to be on a level consistent with conveying guidance on technical information and occasionally presenting information to an audience.

Math Skills: The position requires the ability to conduct operations research or perform calculations involving algorithms, calculus or advanced statistical methods.

Reasoning Ability: Reasoning ability is required at the level of solving extremely vague problems by applying strategic thinking, abstract reasoning or developing theories, designs or technical procedures.

*** Local residents - RELOCATION is not provided.***

**MUST BE AUTHORIZED to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer.**  

Company benefits:

• Generous Vacation Days
• Vacation Buy Plan
• Sick Days
• Holidays
• Life Insurance & Short Term Disability
• Vision and Dental Insurance available.
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Pension Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.