Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Who will you be working with?

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution.

Benefit coverage begins on day 1!

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for design, development and industrialization of new products and performs conventional engineering assignments that may involve equipment, project and/or product design, test, specification preparation, research investigations, etc. Responsible for new product development from conception through to production and project integration as well as support for ongoing products/projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required. Working knowledge of electrical engineering being a plus
• Preferred at least a minimum of three (3) years’ mechanical design experience
• Proven track record of new product designs that have been manufactured in a reliable and cost-effective manner
• Understanding of FEA and FMEA
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing process as they relate to engineering design
• Prefer experience with sheet metal and casted components
• Must have experience with CAD Software (Solidworks a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with general manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, and finishing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to internal and external audiences
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Some travel may be required to support projects

• Design and development of new products, equipment and systems, and modification of existing products as well as Proto-Typing and testing:
  • Product design using 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools (Solid Works)
  • Mechanical and structural analysis and review (FEA using Solid Works/ANSYS)
  • Component and system tolerance analysis (GD&T)
  • Utilize additive manufacturing for prototyping and production
• Evaluate new components, materials, and manufacturing methods for application in new and existing products.
• Execute, control, and maintain projects costs, manufacturability, quality and design requirements during product development cycle, project time, and expenses.
• Create bills of materials and drawings for prototypes.
• Estimate manufacturing costs for new designs and maintain product profitability through selection of most advantageous processes and materials.
• Build and test prototypes.
• Review and ensure quality specifications are met.
• Use analytical to assure product function and reliability (FMEA).
• Design test plans, conduct tests, analyze test data, and prepare test reports and specifications as required.
• Specify, acquire, and set up instrumentation including data acquisition systems as required for various tests.
• Meet project target dates and provide required documentation within budgeted costs.
• Work with vendors to obtain component parts.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, and marketing staff.
• Support manufacturing in the industrialization of new products and equipment.
• Support Quality in validation of incoming components.
• Prepare and complete engineering change notices.
• Analyze and solve…