Mechanical Design Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Summary

Plays a critical role in the overall success of the manufacturing team by applying skills and knowledge to operational manufacturing environment. Through technical development of products and process initiatives, by successfully completing objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Document manufacturing specifications and processes for both new and existing product lines.

Support the continued development of ERP (Epicor) system integration into the manufacturing environment.

Assess and contribute to manufacturing CapEx projects. To include development of SOW, ROI, and presentation of capital projects to management. Bring approved projects to fruition.

Using Lean principles best practices design workflow and improve manufacturing throughput.

Aid in the development, maintenance, and sustainment of the 3D CAD product design library through:

• 3D Modeling
• 2D Drawing and Drafting
• Database organization and file management
• ECR/ECN revision process

Have a good understanding of GD&T

Contribute to the quality engineering teams testing and development of procedures for new and existing criterion.

Assist in the creation of new product WIs and the hand off from design to production.

Support DFM efforts in both new and existing products through equipment and tooling selection/implementation.

Establishing standards and processes in how products and materials are digitized and catalogued.

Collaborate with operations management and Plant Employees to better understand the capabilities and needs for Manufacturing.

Participate in industry CE actively.

Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design

Education/Experience:

BS Degree engineering plus 4-6yrs experience.

ERP and Lean experience are a plus.

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.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Attention to detail; Timeliness; Thoroughness; Organization; Computer proficiency to include applicable engineering and design software; Data entry skills; General math skills; and proficient verbal and written communication.

Dependability - Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Resourcefulness – Takes the initiative to seek out answers and engages cross functional colleagues to solve problems in a creative manner with minimal supervision.