Mechanical Engineer

***Position Located in Hastings, MI (40-45 minutes outside Grand Rapids, MI)***

Position Overview:

Research and develop mechanical products and services, including quoting and specifying products, development of bills of material, and appropriate drawings by established design practices and quality standards.

Specific Duties:

• Plans and formulates aspects of new product development proposals such as applications for modernized and modified presses, cost of projects, equipment and human resource requirements.
• Reviews, researches and analyzes replacement component quotes and sales proposals to determine if the product can be manufactured as specified.
• Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds for the construction of new or modified products.
• Supports shop floor or new product start-ups by assisting/coordinating production and production activities.
• Generates appropriate bills of materials from prints/drawings to allow for the production of presses parts and products.
• Utilizes CAD, SolidWorks and/or related drawing/detailing apparatus to generate finished prints for purchasing and manufacturing use.
• Prepares and/or assists in the development of standard operating procedures and BOM’s to be used by manufacturing/purchasing when producing a salable product.
• Manage/administers company Quality System, ISO 9001:2015.
• Will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Program Management and customers.
• Lead in addressing quality audits and non-conformances at various suppliers when required.
• Support material review team in determining disposition of non-conforming material, investigate and close corrective action reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills, Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment,
• Minimum of (2) years of hands on experience with 2D/3D design practices
• Prefer exposure to: CMM and Quality Control experience in a manufacturing experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with metal forming presses, automation and controls a plus.