Job Details

SUMMARY

Well Established and Growing Manufacturer of Sophisticated Packaging and Material Handling Machinery seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team. The Mechanical System Engineer role is a mid to senior level position in the Engineering department. Under general supervision, this position performs engineering duties in the design or alteration of machines, sections, systems, units, or parts with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• including Bills of Materials (BOM) in a clear, complete, accurate manner compliant with appropriate Company standards.
• Process engineering releases, change orders, change requests.
• Specification preparation, concept evaluation, project estimates, component evaluations, stress analysis, machine design, reliability testing and cost reduction.
• Perform and document risk assessments.
• Interface with Manufacturing to develop fabrication/assembly cost estimates on machines.
• Develop test plans to validate equipment and/or component design. Perform tests, analyze results, and prepare test reports.
• Provide production shop support as required. Tasks may include fit-up of components to verify/resolve interference issues or other engineering-related tasks.
• Perform machine quality inspections prior to machine shipments. Generate documentation as needed to support quality compliance programs.
• Assist with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training as required.
• Be familiar with all safety and best-practice codes/guidelines (OSHA, CE, NFPA, etc.)
• Completes normal and required administrative tasks (time sheets, logs, etc.)
• Performs all commitments/tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years experience in a related field.
• General knowledge of mechanical and control components and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in completing a sequence of related Engineering tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exposure and a general understanding of the following software packages is required:
• 2-D CAD (AutoCAD or equivalent)
• 3-D CAD (SolidWorks)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to read, understand and implement electronic and paper based pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Possesses effective communication skills, a positive get-it-done attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding production environment.