Mechanical Designer

Primarily responsible for the development, testing and improving of manufactured products of AutoGate as well as maintaining the supporting drawings and documents related to those items. Individuals in this position may work from sales order requirements, plant requests or other specifications, and will arrive at a final design utilizing CAD software and engineering calculations as required. Mechanical Designers are capable of working independently but will be required to work as a part of a cross-functional team as needed. This position does not have any managerial responsibilities but will require working with and may include overseeing/checking work of designers, drafters or engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design new products, modify existing designs, and develop test procedures by active involvement in designing, drafting, proto typing, testing to hand-off to production at the direction of the engineering manager.
• Works with manufacturing engineering to design fixtures for both new and existing parts
• Will be assisting in the creation and implementation of protocols for testing new products prior to release to the shop floor
• Integral part of the Engineering Change Process that will involve the creation, oversight and completion of Engineering Change Documents such as ECR's, ECO's, and ECNs
• Ability to create or assist in the creation of interdepartmental as well as field Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• May work independently, or as part of a team to assess engineering design feasibility, cost effectiveness and manufacturability as required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering calculations such as Free Body diagrams and stress/strain calculations for machine design is a plus.
• Must have an above average knowledge of 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Maintains project records for cost analysis including all vendor records, RFQ's and contacts.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Other responsibilities assigned by management may fall outside of the standard job description.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree with one to two years of related experience, or equivalent on the job engineering experience will also be considered.

Computer Skills

Must have an above average knowledge of AutoDesk products such as; AutoCAD, Inventor and AutoDesk Vault. Knowledge of other drafting/modeling packages will be considered.

Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office products.

Language and Mathematical Skills:

Above average verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings/electrical schematics.

Proficient in algebra and geometry and how to apply to solve engineering problems is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor. Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and protective work shoes are required on the shop floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. Employee may be required to lift up to 40 Lbs. with or without assistance.