Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level, Gary, IN

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supplying equipment to the Metals Working Industries mainly Steel, Aluminum and Copper. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the concept, the design, the manufacture and finally the installation of the equipment and works closely together with customers and vendors.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

www.sms-group.us

What you’ll do

• Concept to design to manufacture to installation.
  1. Developing of manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
  2. Construct and oversee technicians in construction of developed systems.
  3. Interfacing with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing and assembly.
• Duties include: basic engineering, component details for manufacture, assembly and/or arrangement drawings, proposal engineering, creation of concepts, designs, layouts and pricing as well as checking of basic and detail engineering for capacities and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer – generated reports.
• Confer with system engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost and maintenance requirement of designs or applications.
• Time will be spent in our facilities and our customer sites for installations, startups, rebuild and troubleshooting.
• Analysis of mechanical systems:
  1. o Force Systems and reactions
  2. o Stress analysis
  3. o System inertia
  4. o Power requirements (mechanical)
  5. o Bearing loading and life calculations
  6. o Time study (machine cycle time)
• Working closely together with customers and vendors.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and thorough interest in the workings of machines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a group.
• You are a “hands-on” person with an imaginative and resourceful approach to problem solving.
• Thorough understanding of MS Office software is desired.
• Proficiency in Pro/E or similar 3D CAD environment is desired. Additionally a working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD environment is of importance.
• Limited business travel to customers and vendor workshops will be required.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.