Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the 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 meetings when required.
• Research customers' needs and expectations and determine what furnace design is the closest related to meeting 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 the Engineering Master to Production Planning. 
• Hold a design review with sales manufacturing and quality as needed before releasing the Engineering Master to Production Planning. 

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. Employees 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, or related to a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or at least 10 years experience in ra elated manufacturing industry or equivalent work experience in related areas 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, 3D Modeling, SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor software, ERP Systems 
• Ability to produce, read, and understand shop drawings. 
• 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 strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 CAD software, ERP and Microsoft Office products 
• General small hand tools (drills, screwdrivers, cutting tools, etc.)