Mechanical Engineer

Purpose of Position

Develop detailed design drawings from engineering data with minimal supervision, providing supporting analysis and documentation as required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job.  Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

• Capable of developing original design concepts based upon sound engineering principles with minimal guidance.
• Design tasks include creating 2D layouts or 3D models from sketches and engineering data to determine size, shape and arrangement of components; also defining part requirements including dimensions, tolerances, finishes, material and clearance.
• Produce installation, assembly and detail drawings from 2D layouts or 3D models.
• Perform analysis to support design as required to complete assigned tasks or resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical direction and support to manufacturing throughout all phases of training equipment production including fabrication, assembly, test, and installation.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent thought in developing potential solutions to problems using available tools and information.
• Recognized as a resource to others
• Able to translate complex nuances to others
• Able to improve processes.
• Provides guidance to less senior Teammates in the department.
• Collaborates with other Teammates as required. 
• Performs independently.
• Perform within department budget and schedules.
• Approach problem solving from the point of view of what is the best overall solution.
• Travel as required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.

Minimum Experience

2+ years of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Capable of developing original design concepts based upon sound engineering principles with minimal guidance.
• 2D drafting package and 3D modeling package, preferably Solidworks
• Experience with materials, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, and PLM/configuration control.
• Strong communication skills when discussing technical topics with coworkers.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to prioritize tasks in support of production schedules.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Stress or vibrational analysis (FEA) would be an advantage.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be regularly required to sit, demonstrate dexterity to handle or feel, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.