Mechanical Engineer

PURPOSE

• Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions; much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information.

• Creativity:
  Innovation of assigned tasks and existing processes and/or products.
• Reliability:
  Be available to complete tasks as required by internal/external customer requirements.
• Communicate internally in the department or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks (verbal and written).
• Occasional travel: mainly for training purposes, customer support, or trade shows.
• Take verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, or department/company policies
• Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks, or requests to various persons during the execution of tasks.
• Produce the end product of requested tasks in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
• Modify existing designs to meet customer-provided requirements.
• Provide specific product sales support.
• Establish and improve product cost targets.
• Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.
• Lead the introduction of standard products for distribution and manufacturing.
• Lead projects or portions of projects.
• Provide training to engineers.
• Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.
• Record daily activities.
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.

• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional physical demand of moving or rearranging files and file storage boxes, and or product
• Fast-paced office environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or the equivalent appropriate and experience as determined by management
• Proficient with CAD software (Design & Manufacturing disciplines)
• Basic understanding of common manufacturing processes
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner