Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer at National Bulk Equipment, Inc.

Base pay range: $28.00/hr - $38.00/hr

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application‑specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE offers opportunities for future career growth and a generous benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program.

The successful candidate will be authorized to lawfully work in the United States and will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Researches, plans, and designs mechanical, electromechanical, liquid processing, and hydraulic equipment & systems. Coordinates fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of bulk handling equipment and systems.

• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to design equipment and system layouts using 3D design software (Solidworks).
• Design equipment or system layouts; prepare assembly models, approval prints, detailed drawings, and pneumatic & hydraulic schematics.
• Analyze equipment specifications & performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities & methods and current design standards.
• Determine feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, fabrication methods, and other technical and economic factors.
• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to validate designs (Solidworks Simulation and Solidworks Flow Simulation).
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Evaluate fit, form, and function of equipment design relative to integration with adjacent equipment, electrical components, etc.
• Evaluate performance & design of equipment and conformity to applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards as required for the application (ANSI, OSHA, etc).

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME or similar) preferred; or Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or technical school, and a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training required.

Excellent mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of Solid Works or similar 3D modeling program is required.

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Parental Leave
• Expanding, newly updated facilities
• Dynamic team members, and more!
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing