Mechanical Engineer
- Evaluate existing manufacturing equipment to identify methods for improvement
- Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks and 2D shop prints using AutoCAD
- Develop mechanical designs that follow all OSHA safety requirements
- Account for operator safety, ergonomics, and cycle time in equipment design
- Account for effective maintenance procedures in equipment design
- Design error proofing concepts (poke-yoke) into mechanical and electrical design
- Confirm manufacturing equipment capabilities by evaluating quality reports and analysis of equipment performance data
- Develop detailed equipment and machine specifications for obtaining quotes
- Basic understanding of PLC processors and HMI display screens
- Ability to review and understand customer product design and functionality
- Develop methods for testing and validating product functionality
- Develop systems for collecting manufacturing equipment settings and test results allowing for future reference
- Utilize project Gantt charts to manage daily project schedules for keeping all task on schedule and identify potential delays
- Maintain detailed list of open action items to review with project team for resolution
- Report weekly progress to management team
Software:
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Project
- MS Power Point
- Solid Works
- Inventor
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to conceptualize and organize plans to achieve mechanical design functionality
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric motor functionality
- Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances
- Ability to prioritize project activities and to hold team members accountable for daily and weekly assignments
- Reasoning skills for problem identification and resolution
- Basic understanding of equipment design using Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Process Quality Control Plans to ensure equipment is designed to capture quality issues
- Must excel at working in a team environment
- Ability to communicate detailed technical initiatives to non-technical associates
Some travel may be required. Must have a valid driver's license and transportation