Mechanical Engineer

PURPOSE • Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions; much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Creativity: Innovation of assigned tasks and existing processes and/or products. • Reliability: Be available to complete tasks as required by internal/external customer requirements. • Communicate internally in the department or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks (verbal and written). • Occasional travel: mainly for training purposes, customer support, or trade shows. • Take verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, or department/company policies • Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks, or requests to various persons during the execution of tasks. • Produce the end product of requested tasks in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports. • Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements. • Modify existing designs to meet customer-provided requirements. • Provide specific product sales support. • Establish and improve product cost targets. • Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs. • Lead the introduction of standard products for distribution and manufacturing. • Lead projects or portions of projects. • Provide training to engineers. • Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested. • Record daily activities. • Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes. • Other duties, as assigned to support company goals. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT • Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time • Occasional physical demand of moving or rearranging files and file storage boxes, and or product • Fast-paced office environment MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or the equivalent in appropriate education and experience as determined by management • Proficient with CAD software (Design & Manufacturing disciplines) • Basic understanding of common manufacturing processes • Good oral and written skills • Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner For internal use only: ENG001, ENG002