Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Site Leader FLSA

Status: Exempt Full-time,

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY This position is responsible for mechanical design and detailing of custom web handling machinery based on machine specifications from customers, while working within a project team consisting of a project manager, electrical and mechanical engineers. 

▪ Work as a team member with other departments (Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Assembly) to design, manufacture, test and install equipment fulfilling customer expectations. 

▪ Research customer specifications and conceive a mechanical system design to meet the specification and fulfill requirements.

▪ Create documents (drawings and bills of material) for production (projects) that fulfill the requirements of customer orders. Prioritize ordering of long lead items for purchasing.

▪ Participate in design review meetings and accept constructive design options from co-workers and team members.

▪ Engage in interdepartmental communication to develop and agree upon a machine functional description that fulfills the customer specification.

▪ Create detailed design for machine functions, including necessary calculations for strength, vibration, drive train, etc.

▪ Technically support the team and customer at factory acceptance test.

▪ Provide start-up assistance and field service for machinery projects. 5% travel with the option of more.

▪ Identify and create risk assessments, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manual and other documentation as projects need

▪ Follow defined standards (or help to create standards where none exist). ▪ Maintain files on network, including library of key reference information.

▪ Coordinate with other departments within the business

▪ Support continuous improvement process by evaluating and implementing suggestions.

▪ Timely completion of assigned tasks with minimal supervision ▪ Manage designers with appointed project lead.

▪ Assure sufficient and accurate communication with project team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience

▪ Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is desired. Associate degree is required.

▪ Minimum 7 years related experience in machinery design and manufacturing processes. Web handling experience strongly desired.

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