What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical Engineer (1 Hour East of Indianapolis) position at Ahaus Tool & Engineering?
Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important?
Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. On top of great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. Our average tenure is over 10 years, with some team members boasting 40 years on our team, much in part to our leaders that are humble, transparent, and kind and the culture we've built.
Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.
Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!
Primary Function
Create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.
Essential Functions
Application of design techniques utilizing knowledge of the following mechanical elements:
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important?
Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. On top of great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. Our average tenure is over 10 years, with some team members boasting 40 years on our team, much in part to our leaders that are humble, transparent, and kind and the culture we've built.
Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.
Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!
Primary Function
Create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.
Essential Functions
Application of design techniques utilizing knowledge of the following mechanical elements:
- Powered prime movers
- Conveyors & material handling
- Transmission components
- Bearings and related components
- Sensors
- Synchronous automation
- Non-Synchronous automation
- Manual and lean equipment
- Hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures
- Milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures
- Heat exchanger core assembly equipment
- Crimping equipment & dies
- Molds & corrugation equipment
- Gages
- Multi-station systems
- Functional test equipment
- Standalone equipment
- GD & T techniques
- SolidWorks CAD
- Engineering techniques including safety & ergonomics
- Manufacturing techniques
- Controls engineering techniques
- Design innovation using creativity
- Study requirements and confer with project stakeholders to satisfy design-related challenges, including dimensional, service, manufacturing, and cost and schedule issues.
- Create design concepts utilizing preliminary sketches & layouts.
- Create detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks & DraftSight).
- Engage in design confirmation activities, including simulations, FEA & animations
- Modify designs to improve performance.
- Select purchased components to incorporate into designs.
- Create technical documentation for equipment operation designed for instruction manuals as required.
- Redline & revise drawings.
- Create sequence of events and powered elements charts.
- Engage in debug and development activities.
- Work within quality system parameters as required.
- Communicate with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
- Utilize ERP system (Epicor).
- Engage in assisting junior or mid-level designers in their development of engineering skills while partnering on projects
- Assume a lead designer role on projects, coordinating and leading multiple designers simultaneously.
- Engage in continuous improvement activities.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience
- Vocational education and supporting experience
- Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing
- Typical office environment
- Typical manufacturing environment
- Occasional work-related travel required
