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Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, detailing, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, and estimating. Primary focus will be on product redesign, cost reduction, and design for manufacturing.

• Turn concepts into manufacturable 3D models and generate necessary supporting documentation. Primary focus will be on the Snow & Ice removal equipment division, both for the Bonnell and Flink Brand Product Lines.
• Follow project scopes and constraints to develop innovative and cost-effective engineered solutions.
• Participate in design reviews with product development and production teams.
• Follows new products and design improvements through to successful completion.
• Task Management: Handles moderately complex problems from start to finish.
• Manage documents and workflows utilizing SolidWorks PDM.
• Create, monitor and document tests for products, prototypes and components.
• Trouble shoot shop floor issues with production team members.
• Partner with production to utilize the most effective manufacturing processes.
• Support shop with drawings, instructions., as needed.
• Examine, test, and evaluate conceptual designs not found in the industry, or ones used by competitors.
• Create and distribute service bulletins as necessary, partnering with the Customer Service Team.
• Develop operation manuals, including illustrations, safety, assembly, operation & service information.

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.

Core Values

• Quality.
• Customer Relations.
• Loyal.
• Teamwork.
• Positive.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job is operated in a professional office environment with frequent visits to the production floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets. Knowledgeable use of common measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors will be used routinely.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering or related field
• Previous experience in industrial design, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and solve problems effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software, including use of FEA, wire and hose routing, schematics, and PDM.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including material selection, sheet metal, welding, fixturing, finishing and assembly.
• Working knowledge of machine assembly, linkage design, etc.
• Hydraulic & hydrostatic systems.
• Power transmission and drive line systems.
• 12V Electrical systems, CAN bus, programming logic.
• Regulatory experience - OSHA, DOT, NHTSA, CFR.
• Air flow evaluation and design.
• Debris/dust collection, material handling, & filtration systems.
• Ergonomics/operator environment design.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel may be expected. All travel must be approved in advance by management. Please refer to the employee handbook for all applicable policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to grip, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.