Senior Machine Design Engineer
New Yesterday
Join our innovative engineering team as a Senior Machine Design Engineer, where you will harness cutting-edge technology to develop advanced manufacturing processes using SolidWorks. In this role, you will be pivotal in conceptualizing and designing automated equipment, ensuring our projects align with the latest industrial standards and customer expectations. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your designs will directly contribute to the operational success and advancement of mechanical systems in a variety of industries.
Salary: DOE per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the mechanical design process for automated equipment using SolidWorks CAD software, focusing on detailed production drawings, assembly layouts, and technical schematics.
- Perform tolerance stack analyses to define appropriate manufacturing tolerances ensuring product quality and functionality.
- Engineer mechanical components and systems that optimize materials, functionality, and manufacturability considerations.
- Maintain an organized database of engineering drawings and documentation to support manufacturing and operational efficiency.
- Interpret technical specifications, perform complex engineering calculations, and integrate customer requirements to enhance design precision and utility.
- Facilitate regular design reviews; collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to refine product designs and resolve issues.
- Engage with vendors, customers, and internal teams during design and project review meetings to ensure stakeholder requirements are met.
- Apply expertise in fluid power circuits and maintain compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, CE, CSA, etc.) throughout the design process.
- Cooperate with the controls team to select safety components and ensure system compliance with safety standards.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 standards, following strict engineering procedures documented by the organization.
- Efficiently manage multiple project timelines to meet deadlines within a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Provide support during new system start-ups, conduct training sessions, and offer field service support when necessary.
- Develop comprehensive operating manuals and generate detailed field service reports.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in machine design within an industrial setting.
- Demonstrable proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software or similar solid modeling tools.
- Thorough knowledge of GD&T principles and their correct implementation in design processes.
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex technical drawings and fluid power circuits.
- Experience designing components and systems with a focus on manufacturability and in-house production capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced certifications or training in CAD design and engineering management.
- Prior experience implementing ISO 9001 standards in engineering projects.
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Skills:
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in presenting complex technical details.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and capability to quickly adapt to new software tools.
- Location:
- Sanborn