What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Schiller Grounds Care?
Come join our dynamic team where we engineer, manufacture and market some of the world's most sought-after lawn and garden care equipment. Our passion for innovation, quality and reliability is evident throughout our full line of high performance products used by professionals, avid gardeners and homeowners around the globe.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Project Engineer and/or Engineering Manager, conduct and perform work that involves the development and improvement of outdoor power equipment products. This position requires demonstrated creativity and ingenuity in applying CAD design principles and mechanical engineering practices to the design and assembly of finished products and components.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Proficiency in design and drafting in Solidworks and PDM Vault.
- Create detailed sheet metal fabrication and welded assembly drawings to support new product development and existing product lines.
- Assist manufacturing engineers in developing process assembly documentation in both Solidworks CAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Occasionally support operations team with hands-on assembly and training of staff
- Duties also include conceptualizing, development of prototypes, testing and perfecting designs.
- Compile bill of materials using Oracle or its equivalent.
- Process engineering changes through formal EC notice drafting and execution.
- Follow the production and testing of prototypes and pilot models and where necessary; analyze results, provide information, technical assistance, and corrective actions.
- Work closely with operations team to resolve issues on assembly production lines and assess design features to improve ease of assembly.
- Support production lines by developing detailed work instructions and CAD diagrams.
- Assist in locating sources of supply and working with vendors in the development and supply of purchased items. Develop rapport and relationships with key custom metal fabrication vendors.
- Stay well informed on new developments in the industry through contact with key sales partners.
- Redesign standard products, improving quality and productivity, while reducing costs.
- Prepares project Status Reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and recommending actions.
- Ensures compliance with Schiller's engineering and quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Two-year technical degree related to this function and 5-10 years of experience in product design or an engineering degree and at least 3 years of experience.
- Excellent Solidworks CAD skills and computer skills (MS Excel).
- Hands-on fabrication, machine assembly, and power tools skills are big bonuses.
- Experience with Oracle is a bonus.
- Excellent communications and organizational skills.
- Proficient at problem solving and root cause analysis.