Mechanical Engineer

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, you will be an integral part of the conception, design, development and testing of the next generation of paper converting equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Performs design and development of new products, or major modifications of existing products.
• Responsible for the accuracy of design and the quality of the final detailed part drawings.
• Promotes an open atmosphere encouraging idea generation, technology assessment and innovation.
• Makes decisions within the framework of applied technology; formulates new approaches and techniques for the solution of technical problems encountered in design.
• Evaluates and tests new technologies.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in component technologies and trends in the capital equipment manufacturing industry sector.
• Tests and reports on customer specified or supplied material run-ability.
• Oversees development of documentation necessary for manufacturing release of new and existing equipment. Including Bills of materials, Product Flow Charts, Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Schematic (Air, Lube, and Hydraulics) Piping Drawings and Orientation Drawings.
• Responsible for the application of engineering and manufacturing standards, as well as appropriate product and component standards. Expected to produce designs which comply with Holweg Weber engineering standards and all local standards, which apply in the areas in which the machine will be sold.
• Lead the design review process with other departments for all assigned projects.
• Work closely with automation engineers to ensure correct implementation of the system as designed.
• Communicates with manufacturing, assembly, and service to resolve conflicts and identify areas for improvements.
• Correct errors or inaccuracies found in design.
  
  Processes Non-conforming Material Reports, Engineering Change Notices, and Engineering Change Request when required.
• Participates in the design estimation process, which includes determining the feasibility of design, estimates design times requirements, assemble, test and project costs.
• Communicate with the Technical Publication Department to maintain accuracy of technical information for the customer manuals.
• Generates and maintains accurate test reports/logs in accordance with department standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or an associate’s degree and three or more years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Required working knowledge of Solidworks or comparable 3D CAD system, knowledge of PDM systems is a plus.

Preferred experience in an OEM environment or manufacturing facility. Experience with paper or web handling systems is a plus.