Mechanical Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for researching, planning, and designing stations and machines using calculations, mechanical principals, and proven practices to create semi/fully automated assembly and test systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
• Work within design hour constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
• Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer’s requirements.
• Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
• Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
• Works with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for major purchased components.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
• Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component
• Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
• Release completed designs to Project Management
• Supports fabrication, assembly, debug and machine qualification activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications
• Observe safety procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.