What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Electro-Mechanical?
Mechanical Design Engineer
Federal Pacific Division – Bristol, VA
Job Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of the mechanical portion of products manufactured by Electro-Mechanical, LLC within the Federal Pacific division. This role supports the design and development of low, medium, and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, substations, power centers, starters, and custom-engineered solutions.
The Mechanical Design Engineer works closely with engineering leadership to review quotes, develop designs, support standardization efforts, and ensure designs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical aspects of electrical power distribution equipment as directed by the Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer.
- Participate in quote and order reviews to support accurate design scope and execution.
- Review approval drawings with Lead or Senior Engineers prior to customer submittal.
- Review all manufacturing drawings and bills of material (BOMs) for assigned jobs prior to release to the shop floor.
- Complete drafting, drawing revisions, BOM creation, and related design tasks as workload requires.
- Provide technical direction and support to designers and drafters as needed.
- Interface with and provide technical support to marketing, customers, manufacturing, quality, regulatory agencies, and applicable standards organizations.
- Support design standardization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Meet master schedule promise dates for all assigned projects.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of engineering department procedures.
- Direct and participate in research, development, and cost-saving projects as assigned.
- Maintain a safe working environment by complying with federal regulations and company safety requirements.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles.
- Adjust work hours as needed to support business objectives and deadlines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- This requirement may be waived in lieu of equivalent experience, as determined by the Vice President of Engineering and/or Director of Human Resources.
- Prior experience in mechanical engineering or a related industrial/manufacturing discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including but not limited to MSHA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA.
- Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom industrial equipment.
- Exposure to electro-mechanical systems or electrical power distribution equipment.
Travel Requirements
- Less than 15% travel, primarily for training or vendor-related activities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as required.
- Ability to travel throughout the manufacturing facility to perform essential job duties.
EMC expects every team member to operate in alignment with EMC’s Guiding Principles.
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may change as business needs require.