What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Superior Boiler Works?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Mechanical Engineer Date: January 28, 2026
Classification: Salary (Exempt) Reports to: VP of Engineering
JOB SUMMARY:
Mechanical Engineers work under general direction, applying their skills to generate solutions
that require either development or implementation of new or improved procedures, systems or
products. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, conducting, and evaluating
approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion.
FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED:
- Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and
hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements;
observations from operators.
- Produce details of specifications and outline designs
- Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations,
- Work with the drafting department to ensure timely completion of projects
- Complete special projects as directed by the VP of Engineering and President
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing
- Performs other related duties as required
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a high level of technical, mathematical and scientific knowledge and the
- Must have good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of
people, including customers, vendors, and other employees in the office and on the
production floor
- Must have precise and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented with good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Must have/develop a working knowledge of ASME CODES (Pertaining to pressure
- Must have the ability to work well within a team and assume a leadership role when
- Must have IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, drafting procedures,
- Must have organizational skills, such as time and resource planning and the ability to
- Must be physically capable of the rigors of the position both in the office and the
- Must have at least a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related experience as well
- Capable of maintaining regular attendance at work