Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for preparing drawings using CAD software for sheet metal, structural steel, building assembly, and other manufacturing projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and understand customer specifications for mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Read and understand customer plan view and elevation drawings for buildings, enclosures, and electrical equipment panels.
• Design sheet metal parts and assemblies to meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal Crown Technical Systems standards.
• Create, coordinate, and revise mechanical drawing layouts and notes with project engineers (both mechanical and electrical).
• Create 3D models and fully detailed structural fabrication drawings for release to the production floor.
• Create 3D models, flat patterns, and detailed drawings of sheet metal parts, assemblies, and weldments to the production floor.
• Create, review, and edit Bills of Materials, and Work Orders for release to Production Department.
• Review and modify designs to reduce production issues; provide timely updates for drawing revisions, while following Crown Technical Systems Revision Control processes.
• Assist fabrication and production department personnel with design questions and problems.
• Generate “As Built” drawings from production redlines and notes at the end of a project for customer records.
• Develop, organize, and catalogue standard parts, assemblies, and drawing details for engineering library.
• Provide suggestions on areas of improvement to standardize and increase the efficiency surrounding productions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to create 3D parts, assembly models, and detailed drawings and BOMs for fabrication and assembly.
• Strong Knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication, and the creation of detailed drawings and flat patterns in Solidworks for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of creating fully detailed building layout, wall elevations and plan view drawings in 2D
• Familiarity with ISO and ANSI drawing standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Experience/Education:

• Associates degree in Engineering; Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• At least 3 years experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Familiarity with SolidWorks Sheet Metal preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the production floor as needed.