Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Description: OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB Designs, develops, or modifies products, applying engineering principles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, costs, time limitations, planning and related technical data to determine feasibility of product proposal Prepare designs, including calculations, drawings and bills of material for release to manufacturing Devise new approaches to problems encountered and participate in the research and development of new products Prepare designs, including calculations, drawings and fabrication procedures for approval by the customer Interface with all shop personnel, engineering, sales, quality assurance, and purchasing to meet the customer requirements Interface with customer on technical changes to the job and revise job requirements Check designs, including drawings, calculations and bills of materials originated by others Responsible for investigating and correcting product quality deficiencies
OTHER DUTIES
Performs all other duties as required Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Minimum 5 years experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Offer highest level of innovation and problem solving skills to influence overall efficiency, avoidance of lawsuits, improvements in productivity, outcomes, etc.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Use verbal skills to transfer information to large groups and/or influence others
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Prepare business documents, client case notes, technical reports, manuals, articles, etc.
MATH SKILLS Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, statistical inference, frequency distribution, trigonometry, calculus, algebra, validity, etc.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Financial Software Internet/e-mail Spreadsheet Software Word Processing Software Computer Aided Drafting Software
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT General Office Equipment
MENTAL DEMANDS typically required
Respond to unpredictability High level record keeping High pressure for results Independent judgment and discretion Organize and prioritize Manage multiple projects/tasks Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders Relate to others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job) CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)
- Ability to sit - Ability to communicate orally - Ability to hear conversation
WORKING CONDITIONS (typically required) CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)
- Requires work in a typical office setting
FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 – 75% time on job)
- Work weekly more than 40 hours - Work a shift between 8-12 hours
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job) This position typically does not require the use of personal protective equipment.