Engineer I

ONLY US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT GREEN CARD HOLDERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

POSITION SUMMARY: This hands-on position will work between Engineering/Design and Production to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and design intent for the projects. This includes being responsible for designing and detailing parts, components and/or complete mechanical or hydraulic assemblies, weldments, formed and fabricated components and may also focus on electrical assemblies. This position will also be responsible for product reliability, safety, continuous improvement, and quality, for product developed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Creating large-scale assembly and fabrication drawings using computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
• Creating machined, formed and fabricated component drawings
• Perform daily review of production to ensure all "As Builds" are properly captured and documented
• Participate in continuous improvement of our product through the ECR process and other activities
• May focus on creating electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic schematics and systems
• Creating and maintaining bills of materials
• Analyzing engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts
• Conferring with engineering personnel and preparing design modifications as required
• Evaluating basic design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Performing special projects as assigned
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
• Proficiency in SolidWorks will be required with 3D modeling
• Proven proficiency with MS Office suit, Conisio, Draftsight 2D, JD Edwards, 2BB
• Mechanical aptitude and some material specification abilities
• Creativity, initiative, detail-oriented, results-focused
• Personal motivation for success
• Regular contact with all levels of personnel throughout the organization
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET)
• 0-2 years related design experience (preferably in manufacturing environment)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. This includes being able to read and write instructions, correspondence, letters and memos, and to converse with staff, co-workers, and vendors in a professional manner.

The ability to professionally and comfortably interact with all levels of personnel (including shop, management, supervisory, etc.) is vital. The employee will work closely with personnel in the Engineering Department to ensure accuracy of work and problem resolution related to component and product designs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objectives. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.