Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary:Mechanical Engineer ensures that all systems work safely and efficiently. Responsible for identifying deficiencies in processes and developing improvements. Will complete mold designs and quoting for vendors and customers. Needs to have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and the shop team.
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm (with potential overtime available)
Pay: $83,000 - $100,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Vision, Dental, 401k, Life. Medalis medical membership. After 1 year will get 2 weeks of paid vacation + 1 personal day. Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:

• Designs molds and mechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods
• Develops mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of the mold design process, from planning and design to testing and implementation
• Resolve any questions through written and verbal communication with the customer
• Ensures proper documentation including fine print details on all product certifications
• Provide pricing for customer projects: raw materials, parts, assemblies, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, services
• Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications, clarifies and confirms bill of materials
• Perform regular tests and experiments to determine how to better improve processes
• Collaborate with teams and managers to analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks, gather and analyze data, and assist in the implementation of streamlined solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (must be ABET accredited)
• 3-5 years of mechanical/process engineering
• Experience/knowledge with SOLID WORKS
• Design experience with molded part design
• Strong understanding of analysis and test method set up
• Comfortable developing test procedures and conducting functional testing, interpret results, and correlate with product performance
• Ability to work with minimum guidance
• A determined mindset to get things done
• Strong hands-on ability
• Strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
• Desire to establish/foster strong cross functional relationships across the company
• Team player
• Effective written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment and manufacturing setting
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, spreadsheets/databases)
• Customer service oriented when communicating with customers and vendors