Job Description

Position : Mechanical Engineer Machine Design

Reports to: Zachary Ralston, Director of Engineering

Effective date: 8/1/2022

Summary:

Our Engineers are self-motivated and are driven by their love for what they do. We research and develop machinery for the manufacturing industry, which means we get to design and build a wide range of interesting machines. Miller Weldmaster is s seeking Mechanical Design Engineers who can handle a variety of design projects. The responsibilities of these engineers will include all phases of machine design and development from concept to installation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and provide accurate detailed engineering models and drawings for mechanical projects
• Maintain current working knowledge of mechanical and electrical components used in standard and special project design
• Participate in research, development of layouts, and preparation of engineering drawings
• CAD knowledge/skills, proficiency with Autodesk Inventor is a plus.
• Creation of assembly/parts drawings, shipping layouts, floor layouts, and service drawings with instructions
• Creation of Bill of Materials integrated with ERP software system.
• Bill of Material updates/revisions while working closely with BOM specialists, purchasing, and inventory
• Investigate engineering change requests effect on current work orders and inventory levels
• Building prototypes, prototype new processes and/or new equipment for manufacturing of products.
• Recommend process and equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies.
• Collaborate with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment.
• Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products.
• Collaborate with purchasing to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Knowledgeable with gear ratios, sprockets, linear motion systems, pneumatic, drive systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable with sheet metal forming, structural steel tubing fabrication and design, FEA analysis.
• Troubleshooting machines during testing, making design changes as necessary
• Installation and startup support as needed
• Train and mentor drafters
• Other duties as assigned

Required Background & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or 5 years of experience in engineering design.
• Time management
• Must take initiative and ownership of projects.
• 5+ years Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful engineering experience in developing and carrying out engineering projects.
• Knowledge of industrial automation
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving/analysis
• Projects may require evening and weekend work attendance.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
• Available for overnight and international Travel required.
• Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining.
• Exposure to and familiarity with mechanical design.
• Exposure to and familiarity with pneumatic design.
• Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation.
• Design for manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills