Mechanical Designer

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Mechanical Designer II will be responsible to design / detail fabrication drawing sets for conveyor components under the supervision of the Project Engineer to assure the highest level of accuracy and quality. This position will be responsible for generating complete fabrication drawing sets for various conveyor components that meet all requirements per the customer scope of work and Sylvan clarifications as indicated in the bid submittal.

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Be able to perform engineering calculations for material selection, shaft sizing, power transmission, etc.
• Be able to do part and assembly design based on parts sketches, existing components or similar components.
• Be able to utilize AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor to generate parts drawings, assembly drawings, and shop level fabrication details.
• Be able to provide and create ABM’s, Work Orders for the shop and purchasing.
• Be able to provide technical support to the fabrication shop for any questions / issues with detail drawings.
• Must be able work with the project team to create a working solution to technical issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to check drawings from other team members before sending to the shop or sub-fabrication source.
• Be able to visit jobsites for meetings and field checks as requested.
• Keep up to date with the latest customer specifications and ensure all designs meet all Sylvan and Customer requirements.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 3 years of related job experience.

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive “can-do” attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner within a high-pressure environment.