Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for detailed design of the mechanical portion of a design package. Essential Functions of the role include:

Engineering, designing, and drafting furnaces, heaters, ovens, and diffusion heating elements.

• Review the Sales generated furnace and control specification sheets.
• Attend design review meeting when required.
• Research customers needs and expectations and determine what furnace design is the closest related to the meet the customers requirements.
• When required, develop an approval drawing for the customer to review and approve the design for production

Project management

• Review incoming sales orders for complete and accurate information
• Develop a schedule for the mechanical and electrical design completion, and release of purchase requisitions
• Hold a design review with sales manufacturing and quality as needed prior to releasing jobs to the shop

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only functions/duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employee will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to a logical assignment to the position.

PERKS

We offer competitive salaries, plus a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Plan 100% company funded (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• Health Insurance – choice of plans depending on your needs
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or at least 10 years’ experience in related manufacturing industry or equivalent work experience in related areas
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Autocad software, Visual Manufacturing
• Ability to produce, read and understand shop drawings, and read a tape measure to 1/64” and use a caliper or micrometer
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, structural steel and furnace system components

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES (KSA)

• To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, attributes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements in the document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.
• Mathematical Ability: Strong math skills including geometry, algebra metric conversions, fractions, multiplication, division and decimals
• Communication: Outstanding oral and written communication skills; articulate and able to collaborate and relate to people at all levels of an organization
• Results Focused: Using good judgment, sound technical skills and analytical ability
• Solution oriented: Forward-thinking and creative with high strong problem-solving skills
• High Ethical Standards: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 often required to perform the following activities:

• Sitting: Ability to sit at a desk unit.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make discriminations in sound.
• Standing and walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks within the office and the shop floor.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Travel: Travel by automobile, airplane or train.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work is performed primarily in a business office setting. The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

• Computer including AutoCAD software, ERP and Microsoft Office products
• General small hand tools (drills, screw drivers, cutting tools, etc.)
• Materials used include plastic, metal, aluminum, various types and sizes of wire, RCF insulation, and caulking silicone