Mechanical Engineer III Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

Estimates time and material costs for new product machinery quotes.
Develops the prototype machine specifications, configurations, options list, and cost targets. Publishes and maintains specifications for approval at milestone reviews.
Directs concept development on test components and test rigs.
Reports time-plan deviations, project risks, cost over-runs, etc to the Engineering Manager.
Engineers entirely new equipment and machinery lines.
Develops the overall machine layout, mechanical assemblies, detail parts, and drawings.
Documents assembly BOM’s for effective product configuration.
Documents all ECR’s and ECN’s for project.
Utilizes technical design reviews as a driver for peer review and communication throughout the project.
Follows all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc).
Leads and directs the efforts of other engineers in the development of new equipment and machinery lines.
Provides technical project management and leadership from project Order Entry though Field Test completion for newly developed machinery.
In cooperation with the Master Scheduler, plans development projects. Maintains and reports project status on a weekly basis.
In cooperation with the sales Project Manager, drafts and communicates the project plan, packaging material requirements, change orders, FAT specification, and Installation planning to the customer.
Directs the assembly and validation personnel in day-to-day build and test activities.
Coordinates with sales Project Manager to solve technical issues in the field.
At field test completion, transfers the completed prototype documentation package to the Commercial Products Engineering team.
Proposes improved work processes with the intent of reducing lead-time and costs while improving quality and safety and sharing expertise with colleagues.
Mentors and educates colleagues in best machinery development practices.
Contributes to the establishment and refinement of the product development process.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) within engineering and develops expertise in assigned area of key competency. Mentors and educates others in area of expertise.
Reports machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Engineering.
Stays abreast and informs colleagues of technical advances in the field of machinery automation.
Process machine system orders with any difficulty rating level (1-4).
Match the appropriate assemblies or component parts to the machine order specifications.
Design custom components and change parts to meet the customer’s needs or specifications.
Create CAD assemblies, part models, detail drawings, and Bill of Materials for machine orders and verifies for accuracy.
Acts as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters.
Call for design review before releasing of assemblies.
Is self-motivated to adjust schedule to meet design and release deadlines. Report projects that are falling behind schedule to the Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager in a timely manner so corrective action can be made.
Report to the Engineering Manager any machine-related performance or safety concerns that are not being addressed.
Defines, approves, and enforces corrective actions related to system level and product level technical issues.
Assist assembly floor and manufacturing when called upon to solve engineering problems.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

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Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops new machinery concepts
- Estimates time and material costs for new product machinery quotes.
- Develops the prototype machine specifications, configurations, options list, and cost targets. Publishes and maintains specifications for approval at milestone reviews.
- Directs concept development on test components and test rigs.
- Reports time-plan deviations, project risks, cost over-runs, etc to the Engineering Manager.
Engineers entirely new equipment and machinery lines.
- Develops the overall machine layout, mechanical assemblies, detail parts, and drawings.
- Documents assembly BOM’s for effective product configuration.
- Documents all ECR’s and ECN’s for project.
- Utilizes…