Mechanical Engineer

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Description

Opened: 7/9/2024 Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Legal Shield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at  or  to let us know the nature of your request.

Summary

Researches, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, and directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilties

• Release projects in a timely manner with focus on zero defects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor or similar software.
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience managing projects in a project-based industry and the ability to assess project requirements.
• Expert level knowledge of mechanical design to include machine design, specification of motors, gears and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand customer and company specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform with the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to lead, guide, and/or coordinate with others to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

• Product design (mechanical) and product improvement taking into account customer requirements, specifications, functionality, cost and manufacturability.
• Interface with Sales, Manufacturing (including outside suppliers), Vendors, Engineering (including Electrical Engineering), R&D and others.
• Support R&D with various mechanical engineering tasks. May perform testing, may develop and document test protocols.
• Researches and analyzes data such as customer designs, proposal specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Designs products or systems such as instruments, controls, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.
• Document and maintain clear and methodical documentation.
• Use mechanical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and computers to develop specific custom applications.
• Design for safety using general principles of prevention.
• Plans fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop accurate timelines and resource allocation.
• Designs products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
• Ensures designs meet all safety and environmental requirements.
• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Some travel required (less than 5%).
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, or as necessary, to accomplish the department's objectives in an effective manner.

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute…