Mechanical/Design Engineer

SUMMARY:  Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of activities concerned with new product design and continuous product improvement for the engineering team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(include the following, but other duties may be assigned)

• Create mechanical designs and drawings, perform precise calculations, test products for functionality, prepare reports, and collaborate with the engineering team.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to formulate design concepts, resolve technical problems, and recommend modifications to improve quality and reduce product cost.
• Develop new products, update existing products, and perform research and testing on product concepts.
• Create and modify drawings and models, conduct analysis, and perform various other engineering tasks using computer-assisted engineering and design software including Autodesk Inventor, Nastran, and Autodesk Vault.
• Ability to interpret industry standards
• Ability to communicate manufacturing requirements in an easy-to-understand manner
• Design and build prototypes of new products.
• Complete design documentation per ISO 9001-2015 standards and maintain and review technical data packages, Masters, and Bill of Materials.
• Ensure that design implementation, test, and maintenance methods and processes are developed and executed in a manner that supports quality standards, whether manufactured in-house or by utilizing outside manufacturers.
• Recognize and report problems affecting the successful completion of projects and suggest or implement solutions in order to resolve problems or improve current manufacturing processes.
• Interact with Quality Department on RFVs or concessions concerning products.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  BA/BS in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or other related engineering degrees; have a minimum of two (2+) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.