Mechanical Engineer

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD 21230 Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Mechanical Engineer

Marlin Steel is a metal products company that sells wire, sheet metal, and machined products. We design, fixture, weld, and bend the highest quality wire baskets and sheet metal parts. We are located just outside Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and stand by our “American Made” philosophy with pride. We export products worldwide – Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Canada and 30 other countries!

In this position, you will design innovative custom metal products and develop and implement manufacturing methods and processes. You will be responsible for developing cost-effective manufacturing routings and will eventually take a leadership role in equipment and tool selection. If you are a team-player, looking for an opportunity to work hard, solve problems, and gain unique insight into the rapidly changing world of American Manufacturing, apply today!

• Product Design:
  Design products based on customer requirements, sales input, and plant manufacturing capabilities.
• CAD & Print Creation:
  Use Autodesk Inventor to create detailed CAD models and production-ready prints.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM):
  Support Sales and our Customers with DFM guidance.
• Project Management:
  Complete projects on time, based on the engineering and production schedules.
• Product Validation:
  Perform product inspections that adhere to quality standards set by Marlin Steel and/or clients.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, and quality control standards

• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Computer aided design (CAD) software
• Interpreting mechanical drawings, designs, and models
• Production and processing – knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mathematics and Physics

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, or a comparable 3D modeling software
• Flexibility and Ability to handle and prioritize several activities/projects at once
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Experience in fabricated metal products
• Cost analysis methods and project quoting
• Problem solving, project management, and analytical skills
• Ability to strategically think and analyze the needs of clients
• Grace under pressure and the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional planning, time management, and organizational skills

Primarily office-based with production floor exposure. Use of PPE (safety-toe shoes, protective eyewear, etc.) is required.

Minimal travel for customer or vendor site visits (0-15% of the time)