MECHANICAL ENGINEER Position Summary Responsible for using engineering principles to design and implement cost-effective, reliable parts, and systems to improve customer operational results. Oversees projects from conceptual design to implementation. Position Key Accountabilities:
- Formulates design criteria, develops conceptual designs, performs detailed designs, and develops materials & manufacturing specifications using research, analytical skills, conceptual ∓ planning skills, and computer-aided design.
- Prepares design/manufacturing cost estimates for use in sales quotations.
- Assists drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or CADD equipment and software, and reviews & approves final drawings/prints.
- Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
- Helps to ensure production goals are met by working with Manufacturing, Q/C, and suppliers to clearly outline product specifications, discuss manufacturing process issues, and resolve production problems in a timely manner.
- Develops test procedures and performs various product tests including stress and flow analyses on manufactured products to ensure they meet customer design standards.
- Conducts field studies to quantify and document achieved field performance of products.
- Provides technical and field support to customers.
- Provides training/mentoring to less experienced departmental staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certifications/Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Autodesk inventor.
- Solid project management experience.
- Working knowledge of compressors and manufacturing methods.
- A PE is preferred.
Minimum Education Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or related discipline Minimum Experience 5 years related experience(preferably in a manufacturing environment). Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Able to withstand extreme weather conditions at remote compressor stations during periodic field visits.