Mechanical Design Engineer II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Design Engineer II will focus on designing machines from concept to production in an independent manner. The Mechanical Design Engineer II will design machines for high speed automated packaging applications, including initiating concept designs based on customer feedback, communicating those designs to other team members, developing those designs utilizing SolidWorks and managing those designs to completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer II consist of but are not limited to:

• Design of high speed automated packaging machinery
• Capable of performing essential functions in an independent manner.
• Designs, develops and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment and machinery
• Generates 3D Solidworks complex assembly models, part models, and detail drawings
• Develops detailed drawings of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for machines.
• Generates parts list of manufactured and purchased parts.
• Leads projects from concept to customer acceptance.
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Troubleshoots machines and supports checkout and FAT
• Assist Sales team quote customer projects
• Responsible for specification and purchase of major 3rd party and ancillary equipment

Qualifications

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Interpersonal skills and ability to supervise people are a must.
• The incumbent will possess the necessary skills required to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• The candidate will also possess knowledge of packaging equipment functionality and design.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering, with a high degree of mechanical aptitude, experienced in designing automated electro-mechanical machinery

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

The Mechanical Design Engineer II shall be considered to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have occurred:

• Satisfactory performance of all essential job duties
• Employee maintains a positive attitude and production relationship with co-workers
• Employee works as a team member and helps out where ever needed
• Employee is willing to work overtime in order to meet schedule deadlines
• Employee follows all safety precautions and regulations