Mechanical & Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Mechanical and Design Engineer                                             DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Operations                                             FSLA STATUS: Exempt

About Us

Pacific Netting Products (PNP), a Badinotti Group company, is a renowned industry leader in the design and production of cutting-edge HDPE floating structures and netting solutions throughout North America and internationally. Established in 1997, and based in Kingston, Washington, PNP has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the design and manufacture of exclusion, guidance, and collection systems across a diverse range of applications. Our success stems from a relentless commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, built upon years of consistently delivering projects on time and within budgetary constraints.

As we continue to drive innovations in this field, we value dedication, expertise, and a customer-centric approach. Join us on a transformative journey, where your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry-leading solutions.

Position Summary

As a Mechanical and Design Engineer at Pacific Netting Products, Inc., you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of projects by developing detailed design drawings and specifications necessary to price, bid, fabricate and install a wide variety of projects. Working collaboratively with the team, you will design, lay out, or detail components and production processes.Additionally, your expertise will be instrumental in identifying and resolving any design or other challenges that may arise throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· 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

· Maintain/organize all drawing files of completed projects, models and parts. Maintain parts lists for easy access.

· Post-project review and analysis

· Actively participate in the company’s process of continuous improvement

· Create Bill of Materials for projects that can be utilized by the Procurement and Shipping Departments

· Prepare project submittals as required by Client contracts

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or related field

· Less than 1 year to 2 years' experience working in engineering field

· Less than 1 year to 2 years' experience designing structural systems and products

· Less than 1 year to 2 years' experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar

· 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

· Experience with Microsoft suite including Outlook and Word

· Prior hands-on fabrication or shop floor experience

· Marine industry background or experience a plus

· Mechanically inclined creative thinker who is self-directed and team-oriented

· Professional Engineers License preferred

· Proficiency in SolidWorks preferred

Company Benefits

Paid Time Off and Holidays:

• 3 weeks' paid vacation per year
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year
• Company-paid holidays

Health Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Voluntary (e.g., Vision, Accidental, Critical Illness, etc.) 

401(k) Plan:

• Participation in the 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Visit us at: https://www.pacificnettingproducts.com/

                   https://www.badinotti.com/

PNP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.