Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for performing routine engineering work and for occasionally handling minor engineering projects; also assists in various phases of major projects. Additionally, this role will require sourcing mechanical components, submitting RFQs to vendors, and general adherence to and improvement of engineering processes within the organization. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days. Essential Duties Assists the manufacturing department in the development of processes and molds necessary to produce the product.Assists in the development of engineering plans and designs in a particular field for a specific area.Assists in the investigation and analysis of new materials, equipment invoices, and engineering practices.Prepares or assists in preparing engineering computations, estimates, surveys, statistics, and minor designs.Prepares layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for new or improved products, special machinery design, test equipment, tools, fixtures, and gauge design.Prepares initial drawings on designated test apparatus and monitors results.Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions. Also prepares and evaluates tolerance stack-ups.Provides information when required for cost estimating, such as blank layouts and processing sketches.Makes orthographic or isometric illustrations required for sales aids.Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies.Performs other related duties as required. Preferred Experience BS. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.5+ years in engineering with experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting and experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.Experience using a Product Data Management system such as Autodesk Vault or Solidworks PDM.Be able to interpret machine designs generated using 2-D CAD methods.Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).

Physical DemandsThe individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check.

This position is not eligible for relocation package and employees are required to reside in the state of Iowa.