Associate Mechanical Engineer

Graco•Erie, PA

2d•$58,100 - $101,800

About The Position

The Associate Mechanical Engineer at High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco, performs engineering work for new product development and cost reduction. The role encompasses conceptual and detailed design, product specifications, engineering analysis, standards compliance, prototype and testing activities, design and safety reviews, and collaboration with manufacturing. The engineer leads small product development projects, conducts feasibility studies, maintains schedules, tracks risks, and contributes to release-for-sale activities. The role also identifies product opportunities by assessing customer needs and market trends, proposes suitable technologies, and provides product support through troubleshooting, engineering change orders, and corrective actions. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and staying current with technical developments, company products, and design standards. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently and without restriction in the United States. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, and candidates working under temporary employment authorization are not eligible. The listed base salary range is $58,100 to $101,800, exclusive of fringe benefits and other compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent field.
At least 3 years of experience in new product development, with demonstrated repeated success producing innovative and successful products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent engineering and technical aptitude.
Permanent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; temporary employment authorization is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks for new product development and cost reduction.
Participate in developing product specifications.
Produce conceptual designs and guide development toward practical designs.
Create detailed design drawings and identify applicable standards.
Analyze designs against applicable standards using engineering tools such as Finite Element Analysis.
Review instruction manuals and product literature.
Define and lead prototype development and laboratory or field tests.
Conduct design reviews and safety reviews.
Work with manufacturing on process development.
Lead small new product development projects as needed.
Complete project feasibility studies and pre-production authorizations.
Create and maintain project schedules and manage projects to meet deadlines.
Collaborate with team members to complete development steps.
Identify and communicate schedule threats to appropriate management.
Participate in release-for-sale activities and provide regular project status reports.
Identify product opportunities by recognizing customer needs and evaluating Graco and competitive products.
Propose and develop technologies to meet customer needs.
Stay current with technical developments, Graco’s product line, and operational systems.
Monitor Graco and industry design standards, the Quality Management System, and emerging market trends.
Perform product support activities, including analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders.
Troubleshoot product issues in manufacturing, laboratory, or customer locations and initiate corrective actions.
Contribute to teamwork and knowledge development.
Apply knowledge of Graco customer applications and requirements.