Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer II/III will create detailed designs and specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This role will work closely with the manufacturing floor, utilizing their expertise in engineering and mechanics to design, analyze, and improve/create drawings and products. Engineers at NPSG Global work in a collaborative, supportive, and fast-moving manufacturing environment where safety and quality are of the highest priority.

Responsibilities:

• •Experience performing in a multi-task, fast-paced environment with customers and team members to define and align project requirements.
• •Bring fabricated metal, electromechanical assemblies and automation products from concept sketches to production with SolidWorks CAD tools.
• •Lead the design of Engineering projects, CI projects, mechanisms, and components for quick turnaround prototyping and long-term production projects.
• •Specify and integrate commercial-off-the-shelf components into semi-automated products.
• •Meet delivery deadlines, project budget, and quality requirements while coordinating progress with project stakeholders.
• •SolidWorks assembly, model and drawing creation, peer review, and document control in SolidWorks/PDM.
• •Support production and deployment of new product introduction and equipment on launch.
• •Supervise the production documentation by overseeing the Engineering Drafter’s work on your assigned engineering project.
• •Create and oversee the phase-gate process for your assigned engineering project.
• •Work cohesively with production floor work centers at both metal shops.
• •Train less skilled engineers.
• •Maintain 7S in the department.
• •Obeying all company, OSHA, and other state and federal agencies’ safety regulations.

Requirements

Requirements:

• •Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• •Excellent problem-solving skills.
• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• •Advanced level blueprint understanding/reading.
• •High-level machine/technology aptitude.
• •Good work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to perform repetitive tasks for team success.
• •Flexibility and ability to adjust to customer requirements and changing environment.
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• •Possess basic math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• •Ability to maintain an organized working environment.
• •Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• •Flexible and adaptable to new tasks/duties.
• •Ability to work 40-50+ hour work weeks dependent on customer/production needs.

Education/Experience Specific to Engineer II

• •4-7 years in a mechanical engineering role.
• •4-7 years of experience utilizing SolidWorks/PDM software for fabrication design.
• •Preference o4-7 years of mechanical design engineering role in an industrial, automation and/or machine building environment preferred.
• •Preference of 4-7 years of experience designing weldments in CAD.
• •Demonstrated talent and track record in sheet metal and tube fabricated products (4-7 years).

Education/Experience Specific to Engineer III

• •8+ years mechanical engineering role.
• •8+ years of experience utilizing SolidWorks/PDM software for fabrication design.
• •Preference of 8+ years of mechanical design engineering role in an industrial, automation and/or machine building environment preferred.
• •Preference of 8+ years of experience designing weldments in CAD.
• •Demonstrated talent and track record in sheet metal and tube fabricated products (8+ years).

Education/Experience

• •BS or higher in the engineering field or subject matter expert (SME) in engineering CAD.
• •Broad knowledge of materials (HRS/CRS and SST, AL) and fabrication processes (laser and plasma cutting, bending, welding, powder coating and assembly, etc.).
• •Experience with structural simulation and analysis.
• •Preferred understanding of Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• •Preferred knowledge of
• •Experience working in a metal manufacturing shop preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• •Manufacturing environment with intermittent noise and long periods of standing in a warehouse-type physical space, with exposure to noise and dust in hot and cold climates.
• •Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• •Ability to stand, bend, squat, twist, and kneel.
• •Normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and normal hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids).
• •Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• •Must wear steel-toed shoes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This job description should not be interpreted as the exclusive responsibilities of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their Manager.

NPSG Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.