Mechanical Engineer Iii Cdm/Psi

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Summary: Design mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical products, equipment and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical Design (Large and Small Assemblies Modeling and Design)

• Modeling and 2D detailing
• Develop simple assembly models from concept
• Develop large assemblies from Copy Design
• Develop full machine assemblies from concept
• Integration of full machines into large system assemblies
• Integration of new Vendor parts into assemblies at all levels
• I-parts and Vendor Supplied model integration at all levels
• Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
• Integrate Bills of Materials on multiple levels into machine assemblie

2. Project Costing

• Change/Update/Edit items and structures within (PDM) Product Data Management system to correct issues
• Manage Engineering Change Control within a specific line of machines

3. (ECR) Engineering Change Requests, processing and response

4. (ECO) Engineering Change Orders, processing and response

5. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements

6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge

7. Contribute to Mechanical Engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.

8. Contribute to team effort.

9. Travel up to 10% - Customer Care and Sales field support

10. Understand Divisional Product line sufficiently to support Customer Care and Sales in the field

11. Understand Industry concepts sufficiently to take part in competitive field surveys

12. Closely assist Service internally and externally on equipment service and troubleshooting issues.

13. Work with Customer care Parts Sales on parts research, sales of aftermarket parts and retrofits and conversions as full Engineering Projects.

Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business or operational decisions that affect the department.)

• Problem Solving
  (Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action
  (Work Progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

(Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling work and reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making decisions.)

Non-Essential Job Functions

None
Physical Demands (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):
Constant (over 66%)
Hearing, Listening
Frequent (33%-66%)
Sitting, Talking
Occasional (10%-33%)
Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching
Crawling, Balancing, Reaching Overhead, Pulling, Pushing, Shoveling
Carrying from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Lifting from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Seldom (1-10%)
*Carrying from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
*Lifting from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Frequent (33%-66%)

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

When at Customer Sites:

Occasional (10%-33%)

• Outdoor environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 320 for more than an hour.
• Extreme heat: Temperatures above 1000 for more than an hour.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanicals parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Seldom (1-10%)

• Travel 10%

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Columbia PSI offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Software

Intermediate

1. Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as applied to Engineering Systems
2. Autodesk Inventor (2016-2018)
3. (PDM) Product Data Management system (i.e., Lawson/M3)
4. AutoCAD 2D a plus

Intermediate

1. (Specific) Divisional Product Knowledge
   1. Focused product knowledge related to specific CPD Customer processes
   2. Industry knowledge in the manufacturing and handling of CPD Customer products
   3. Intimate knowledge on a focused area of the CPD product line.
2. (Understand Specific) Divisional products to assist Applications and Sales
   1. to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
   2. to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications

Basic

1. Knowledge of Materials, Mechanical Components and their use
2. Knowledge of Basic Mechanical systems
   1. Hydraulic power and motion systems and the application of basic hydraulic components:
      1. Valves, Motors, Cylinders
      2. Understanding of hydraulic circuits and schematics
   2. Pneumatic power and motion systems and the application of basic pneumatic components:
      1. Valves, Motors, Cylinders
      2. Understanding of hydraulic circuits and schematics
   3. Mechanical / Electric drives
      1. Design of linear and rotary drive trains for specific applications
3. Understand the interfacing of multiple machines into an operational system
4. Knowledge of Machine Safety and Industrial safety practices

1. Machine Guarding
2. Risk Assessments
3. Understand the specific safety aspects of a Machine product line

Skills

Intermediate

1. Analytical
2. Project/Process Management
3. Clerical/Secretarial
4. Computer/Technical
5. Written and Oral Communication

Abilities

1. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking
2. Competence in the mechanics of Solids, Stress/Strain Calculations
3. Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
4. Ability to work within a team environment

Qualifications (cont.):

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree required
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Or Masters with 3 years relevant experience
• (Application Specific) Experience with (PDM) Product Data Management and Manufacturing software systems
• Experience with (PDM) Product Data Management and Manufacturing software systems
  1. for Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
  2. for the integration of Bills of Materials on multiple levels into full systems of machines
• Experience in application of Vendor components, fits, stack-ups, tolerances, interferences