Mechanical Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for conceptualizing and designing products in accordance with company goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.  This role will also develop, manage, and maintain existing and new controllers for internal production equipment and customer projects.   

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Cooperate with sales and manufacturing to ensure efficiency and productivity of projects and to achieve on-time delivery for any and all projects.

• Develop and contribute to new technologies, systems, tools, and automation that will enhance the company’s growth and capability.   

• Assist and cooperate with the manufacturing and development process necessary to produce, enhance, or improve products.

• Responsible for internal aptitude of integrated CNC programming software.   

• Provide support for tooling, fixtures, and robotic processes.  

• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.

• Assist sales and marketing in presentations, as well as promotions, and the preparation of advertising literature.

• Assist and/or coordinate third party independent testing of products.  

• Research and design test methods with written procedures to demonstrate product quality when required for both process testing and final product quality analysis.  

• Identify cost saving methods which would be applied to manufacturing, production, and/or assembly of products.

• Conduct himself/herself in a professional matter in accordance with company guidelines.

• Adhere to all company standards and policies.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.

• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong teamwork.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn new systems.

• Ability to read and decipher CAD prints

• Understanding and Specific material knowledge

• Understanding of all tools, gages, and other various instruments used to check production parts.

• Ability to utilize CAD and operate, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and AutoCAD software.

• Able to create a clear vision and think strategically.

• Proven ability to influence people and teams to achieve successful results.

• Exhibits high credibility and trustworthiness to co-workers, customers and to the company.

• Consistent decision making with an ability to define, improve, and organize people around process.

• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.

• Previous related experience.

• B.S. Engineering or related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and lift/move office materials/boxes up to 15 pounds.

Starting salary: $65,000 - $80,000 base salary 

Benefits Overview:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Community involvement time off
• Dental insurance
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Bi-weekly pay 

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000