Mechanical Engineer

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.”  We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry.

A Mechanical Engineer at Smith and Loveless will design, develop and test company related products while working closely with other designers, drafters, engineers, production and other cross-functional teams.

Job duties

• Design, develop and test mechanical systems, using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D. Additive Manufacturing and hands on approaches.
• Develop detailed technical 3D models/drawings and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct FEA simulations, hands-on prototyping, tolerance stacking evaluation, and engineering production trials to validate design performance
• Lead Projects, testing, failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for production efficiency and product reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control and other cross-functional teams to produce models, drawings, and company products.
• Support Manufacturing and quality control on manufacturing and quality control issues
• Manage projects in company project management system.
• Manage workload effectively to handle multiple projects within a specified time frame.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Design Engineering.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum Associates of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. 
• Proficiency in CAD (Inventor, AutoCAD) and basic knowledge of MathCAD, Ansys or other FEA software, fluid dynamics and/or structural design considering wind and seismic conditions a plus. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Proficiency with CNC/Manual mills & lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding, drill presses, hand tools and other shop tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred. Must be organized and motivated to meet deadlines, detail oriented, and follow company standards. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Teams, OneNote and Planner.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Tasking requires employee to work on manufacturing floor and in office environments.
• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

About us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base.  A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe.   Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings.   With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems. 

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