POSITION: Mechanical/Design Engineer
FLSA: Full Time, Hourly
General Summary:
Works to design, develop, engineer, and model new products and make-to-order components. Creates engineering documentation and instructions to support product design, manufacturing, and customers with new products and components under the direction of the Engineering Manager.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes project requirements and performs technical calculations supporting design including throughput, motor controls, safety, and material analysis.
- Creates, designs customized made to order components including support structures and conveyor accessories. Able to maintain project scope and identify project creep.
- Creates engineering documentation to support sales, product design and manufacturing including assemblies, specification and R&D drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Provides training and technical assistance to other engineers as needed.
- Supports sales with market research, development, and design of accessories/additions/changes to existing conveyor lines in addition to the research, development and design of new conveyor line(s).
- Manages the design, installation, and testing of mechanical equipment including legs supports, actuators, chutes, product containment guides, and other conveyor accessories.
- Coordinates with sales, purchasing and production to provide detailed drawings, bills of materials and routings to ensure on-time delivery of make-to-order components and conveyor systems.
- Provides hands-on, mechanical support, as needed in the R&D and manufacturing departments.
- Works with outside suppliers, engineering and manufacturing to ensure successful implementation.
- Provides technical assistance and field support to the sales department.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment according to company policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned and assists other employees of the company whenever possible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Three to five years of industry related experience desired.
- Ability to proficiently operate Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Inventor (3D) software.
- Ability to proficiently utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database programs within a Windows environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills with the ability to converse professionally.
- Self-directed with the ability to organize and follow through on work assignments/duties.
- Quality control mindset with the ability to monitor all work for accuracy.
- Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
Key Behaviors:
- Analytical Thinking: Applies engineering principles and critical thinking to solve complex design problems. Utilizes modeling, simulations, and data analysis to drive informed, technically sound decisions.
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and precision in design documentation, specifications, and testing procedures. Carefully checks work for errors and proactively addresses inconsistencies in product development.
- Integrity and Ethics: Upholds professional engineering standards and complies with regulatory and safety requirements. Maintains transparency, honesty, and accountability in all aspects of design and communication.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, and product management. Communicates clearly, listens actively, and contributes constructively to team objectives.
- Initiative: Takes ownership of assigned projects and tasks, anticipates design challenges, and proposes innovative solutions. Seeks feedback and continuously improves designs without waiting for direction.
- Adaptability: Responds positively to changing project requirements, timelines, and feedback. Quickly integrates new tools, technologies, and design methodologies as needed.
- Engineering Vision: Understands how individual design work contributes to overall product strategy and user needs. Participate in design reviews and long-term planning to help guide product development.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
To show your interest in this position with us please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@dynamicconveyor.com.
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