Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Ariens Co is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at our location in Brillion, WI to join our Rapid Care business unit, supporting service parts, accessories, and attachments. In this role, you'll build on your engineering expertise, collaborate with experienced team members, and help drive continuous product improvement. A passion for technical excellence, problem-solving, and innovation is key to success as you help shape products that deliver value to our customers.

The day to day...

• Develop and provide technical information to other groups as required. These groups would include Design, Tooling, Internal/External Engineering, Sourcing, Testing, Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Tech Pubs, Industrial Design, Marketing/Sales, Service Group, and Operations
• Identify components and suppliers that meet product system level requirements
• Participate in technical design reviews related to mechanical sub-systems and components that will be used on assigned platform and innovation projects
• Coordinate component and sub-system level product testing through test group with clearly written test requests
• Participate with other groups in the application of DFM/DFA in components and assemblies
• Prepare, secure, and review cost estimates, compile required cost and equipment information
• Support system/component level failures and investigates problems through FMEA and structured root cause analysis such as 8D
• Direct, review, and approve work of designer in detailing mechanical component documentation
• Review industry patents related to mechanical systems on OPE and create IP to protect and advance company's interests

The qualifications...

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited school required;
  Mechanical Engineer degree preferred.
• Design for Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment within the outdoor power/off-highway equipment industry preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees' quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. Ariens Co employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount
  ** Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at Kinder Care Learning Centers nationwide
  ** Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
  ** Brillion Campus Only
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options
  ** Brillion Campus Only

The concept of diversity is important to us t's why we've created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

Ariens Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of Ariens Co to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.