What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANICAL AND DESIGN ENGINEER position at PACIFIC NETTING PRODUCTS, INC.?
Description
**We’re currently hiring local talent only. Please apply only if you’re based nearby or can easily commute.**
Location: On-Site in Kingston, WA - Relocate before starting work (Required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Position Summary:
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications necessary for Pacific Netting Products, Inc. to successfully price, bid, fabricate and install a wide variety of projects, work with the team to design, lay out, or detail components and production processes, and resolve design or other problems as needed.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical and Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate brings several years of hands-on engineering experience, demonstrates strong technical judgment, and excels in leading complex projects from concept through completion. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for projects involving production, fabrication and/or installation
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer-assisted drafting equipment and software
- Generate preliminary plans and drawings for bidding and pricing calculations
- Collaborate with PNP management, production leads, sales team and administrative staff, vendors, customers and contractors to produce drawings and other information necessary to ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process from inception to completion
- Post-project review and analysis
- Actively participate in the company’s process of continuous improvement
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or related field
- 5 years of professional engineering experience in engineering field
- 5 years of experience designing structural systems and products
- 5 years of experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Firm grasp of engineering concepts, especially in the areas of structural metals, metal fabrication, welding and fabrication drawing standards
- Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
- Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Travel may be required on occasion for site analysis, consultation or post-project review.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a designated timeframe.
- Experience with Microsoft suite including Outlook and Word
- Prior hands-on fabrication or shop floor experience
- Experience leading teams or acting as a technical lead.
- Marine industry background or experience a plus
- Mechanically inclined creative thinker who is self-directed and team-oriented
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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.
Sedentary: This position involves occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force; and regularly exerting a negligible amount of force to move object, lifting or carrying articles like project files and small tools. Regularly required to sit and work with a computer for extended periods, occasionally required to stand or walk for brief periods. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are required.
The work environment is primarily an office setting with low noise levels, However, this position may occasionally require an individual to be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles, and infrequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions for brief periods if and when travelling or at a project site.
What We Offer
- 401(k) match
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Company-provided travel expenses and other allowances
Salary Range: $100k-$110k DOE
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000