Employment Type: Full Time
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
Minimum of 1 completed internship required.
Experience Requirements
Project management experience required.
Strong communication skills required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.
Experience in electro-mechanical design, hydraulics, power transmission and/or PLC controls is preferred.
Agricultural background preferred.
Working knowledge of an ERP system preferred.
Solidworks modeling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Under guidance of the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical/Structural Design Engineer will design new products using Mechanical Engineering principles.
- Work directly with Engineering Managers to create new product(s) identified by a new product introduction team, or to sustain existing product lines.
- Work with Sales and Marketing to identify new product development opportunities.
- Utilize Solidworks modeling software on a daily basis to develop new designs and create detailed drawings.
- Conduct various design reviews (conceptual, preliminary, DFM and final) with Sales and Operations personnel.
- Develop and adhere to project timelines.
- Work independently or with a team.
- Work directly with R&D lab personnel to create and test prototypes, develop weld fixtures, and define procedures.
- Work with Operations personnel and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve product fit, form, or finish issues.
- Prepare and support any technical documents, installation manuals, and operational manuals.
- Assist customer support representatives, service/warranty, and dealers with customer issues.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to identify any possible quality improvements, cost reduction measures, and practices to improve efficiencies.
- Work with Purchasing personnel to specify and source any new design components.
- Implement and support any product improvements with an ECR/ECN procedure.
- Research and evaluate new engineering technologies within the industry.
- Travel as needed for testing, product support, and trade shows.