Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry.

A Mechanical Engineer at Smith and Loveless will design, develop and test company related products while working closely with other designers, drafters, engineers, production and other cross-functional teams.

• Design, develop and test mechanical systems, using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D. Additive Manufacturing and hands on approaches.
• Develop detailed technical 3D models/drawings and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct FEA simulations, hands-on prototyping, tolerance stacking evaluation, and engineering production trials to validate design performance.
• Lead Projects, testing, failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for production efficiency and product reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control and other cross-functional teams to produce models, drawings, and company products.
• Support Manufacturing and quality control on manufacturing and quality control issues.
• Manage projects in company project management system.
• Manage workload effectively to handle multiple projects within a specified time frame.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Design Engineering.

• Minimum Associates of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (Inventor, AutoCAD) and basic knowledge of MathCAD, Ansys or other FEA software, fluid dynamics and/or structural design considering wind and seismic conditions a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Proficiency with CNC/Manual mills & lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding, drill presses, hand tools and other shop tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred. Must be organized and motivated to meet deadlines, detail oriented, and follow company standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Teams, One Note and Planner.

• Tasking requires employee to work on manufacturing floor and in office environments.
• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe.

Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.