Mechanical Engineer

Create a commercially practical, technically sufficient and economically sound design for an assigned product or unit based on predetermined mechanical characteristics. Responsible for performance requirements, weight and dimensional limits, determining the nature and working relationship of the various elements of design.

Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for the arrangement of mechanical details, and preparing initial design layouts.
• Follow up and assist in the preparation of final layout and working drawings

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, and preferably in an automotive related industry.
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis), and with statistical techniques and data analysis.
• Must have excellent communication skills with ability to interface directly with hourly employees as well as management level of employee concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Must possess a high energy level with a strong work ethic.
• Good pc skills with knowledge of excel, word and outlook.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the specialty vehicle or truck chassis manufacturing field preferred.
• Experience working with 3D-CAD and MS Office Suite is required. Experience with Pro-E/Creo is preferred.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle parts and objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#’s. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat

• Occasionally lift up to but not exceed 40 lbs.

• Ability to work with arms above head

• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Work environment:

Indoor office

Occasionally required to work on the plant floor

Personal protective equipment recommended and/ or required:

• Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields
• Ear plugs
• Closed-toed shoes

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