Machine Design Engineer Job Wooster area,Ohio USA,Engineering

Position: MACHINE DESIGN ENGINEER

Reports to Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Date 05 Aug 2024

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Wooster Brush Company was established in 1851 and is one of the oldest manufacturers of paint applicators in the USA. The Wooster Brush Company produces more than 2,000 high quality and innovative products to support the growing professional and DIY painter’s market. The machine design engineer will manage projects that require the in‑house design and fabrication of capital equipment that supports the manufacture of consumer products.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Machine Design Engineering including but not limited to:

Specifying, designing, and implementing new machines.
Developing mechanical schematics (parts and assemblies).
Specifying mechanical components and systems for new and legacy equipment/machines.
Designing, implementing, and altering safety system components.
Troubleshoot mechanical assemblies/sub‑assemblies.

Manage projects focusing on:

Project justification.
Procurement of equipment; purchased and/or in‑house design/build; including management of:

Development of equipment performance specifications.
Management of the design, fabrication, and assembly process with an emphasis on ease of maintenance, operation, setup, and safety.
Implementation of the appropriate safety requirements.
Testing, debugging and qualification of assembled equipment.
Facilitate deployment of equipment into production.

Legacy equipment management
- Ensure all equipment runs in a safe manner.
- Optimize legacy equipment to ensure efficient operation and minimize the need for maintenance intervention.
Identify potential risks and ensure all operational impacts are minimized.
Manage other project engineering duties as assigned.

Demonstrated ability to work with and support personnel from multiple disciplines:

Production / Manufacturing / Shipping / Receiving
Maintenance and machine shop
Purchasing
Product Development
Quality Assurance

Assist in the administration of a multimillion‑dollar annual engineering budget:

Preparation and review of capital funding requests.
Periodic reviews of active projects – compared to projected schedule, performance, and budget.

Required Skills

Demonstrated ability to design custom equipment and machinery for high‑volume consumer products, including

Functional knowledge and ability to select the proper mechanical components – bearings, roller chain and belt drives, gearing, clutches and brakes, linear and rotary actuators, cam, and follower systems.
Functional knowledge of low‑pressure pneumatic systems – air preparation and handling, manual and solenoid valves, cylinder and actuators, and pneumatic logic.
Functional knowledge of material properties and available treatments for hardening and coating.
Functional knowledge to properly size actuators and motors.
Functional knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, stepper drives, variable frequency drives, robotics, and vision systems.
A willingness to adapt to using employer‑standardized mechanical and electrical components.
Functional knowledge and proper application of required safety requirements – hard guarding, guard switches, safety relays, light curtains, or other safety devices; dual redundant safety circuits; participation in risk assessments to identify and resolve potential hazards.

Basic understanding of common machine shop practices, including the ability to effectively communicate with machinists and tool makers.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to identify and develop proposals aimed at improving manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of PC‑based 3D‑CAD systems (preferably Siemens Solid Edge or NX, plus Team Center or similar PLM software).
Understanding of and appreciation for working in cross‑functional and multidiscipline environments.
Ability to carry projects from inception through completion, including ongoing support during the project lifecycle.
A willingness to pursue continuing education and training.

Other required responsibilities and qualifications are listed below.

Required

Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; other engineering disciplines with applicable work…