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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified, driven, energetic, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for the design solutions that meet our customers’ needs. The successful candidate for this position will be able to take a project from the conceptual stage through to completion, including specification, design, documentation, testing, and presenting proposals to managers and clients.
This is a mechanical engineering position primarily and inherently includes continuous engineering support of all existing products including BOM Creation, Drawing Creation, Documentation Release, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction and Innovation.
The successful candidate should have knowledge of machine design & mechanical power transmission. Experience with design of weldments and heavy structural design ideal. Must be able to perform and document mechanical calculations, finite element analysis, etc.
Under the general direction of the Manager, Engineering, perform all required engineering tasks. Ensure the use of proper engineering design principles and contribute to reliable and cost effective product. The assignments have general objectives and include contact with the customer. Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of all products and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in either mechanical design, mechanical drafting, or mechanical engineering. Additional work experience in the field preferred, especially with the design & construction of large electromechanical equipment. Experience of 5+ years preferred.
Ability to work with concepts such as:
• Fundamentals of mechanical engineering principles.
• Principles of low cost design and ease of manufacture and assembly.
• Basic analysis of designs, components and subsystems for fit and finish for use, through the proper application of technical theory.
• Use appropriate design techniques.
• Materials properties to identify/select parts tolerance, finish and fitness for use.
• Understand pertinent electrical and/or mechanical design and drafting standards, and drafting practices as applicable.
• Understand pertinent US and European Standards and Codes, as applicable.
• Understand electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical schematics or diagrams as needed.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly practices.
• Experienced in 2-D and/or 3-D CAD as required.
• Preferred Solidworks

Proficient in MSOffice software suite.
Ability to work individually with minimal supervision.
Function effectively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills.

Yearly Profit Share Plan. Paid out the last 4 out of 5 years, including 20% on base and overtime wages in 2023 and 17% in 2022.
Performance evaluations are completed every 90 days and eligible for a pay increase based on performance at 90, 180, 270, and at one year.

The self-motivated candidate performs machine work on CNC Milling, Drilling, Boring Machines and/or CNC lathes. Must be able to set machine up and run proficiently upon completed training. Be able to edit new and existing programs as needed and actively contribute to quality initiatives to increase productivity and gain efficiencies. Candidate must be able to read blue prints, micrometer, calipers and other standard measuring equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two-year related trade school training and three to five years of job-related experience.

Must be physically capable of occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.