DESIGN ENGINEER 1

SMITH & LOVELESS•Lenexa, KS

33d•Onsite

About The Position

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 work generally as part of team effort under direct supervision by either the Design Engineering Manager or more experienced Design Engineers with responsibility for single engineering tasks or small projects. Generally, works under close supervision of more experienced engineers and does not have complete project responsibility. Job duties Complete engineer design tasks as assigned. Assist and work at the direction of other Design Engineers with layout, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, tolerance stacking evaluation, and additive manufacturing for design projects and new products. Conduct hands on physical testing of new or existing products per the existing protocol or under the direction of other Design Engineers At the direction of other Design Engineers make changes in existing products to improve the function, reduce cost, and improve quality. Update and write minor sections of O&M manuals, design manuals, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation. Using engineering calculation software (such as MathCAD) make new structural, hydraulic, or other calculations from existing examples. Support Production Engineering with design assistance on specific jobs. Support Standard Engineering with design changes on existing products and drawings for new products including creating new 3D models and drawings. Assist Manufacturing, Quality Control, Field Service, Sales, Costing, and other departments with product issues. Assist Sales with application issues and catalog specifications on new and existing products. Manage less complex projects with appropriate scheduling. Other duties as assigned by other Design Engineers at the direction of the Manager, Design Engineering

Requirements

Minimum BS Degree in Engineering discipline, preferred Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
0-3 years’ experience working in mechanical engineering design.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations. With a 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.
Must be able to read and create engineering drawings.
Ability to visualize in 3D from 2-dimensional drawings; analytical skills to make structural, hydraulic, and other engineering calculations with or without the use of a computer.
Be knowledgeable or be capable of being trained in 3D CAD, MathCAD, and other engineering software analysis program tools such as CFD and FEA.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with making 3D CAD models and AutoCad mechanical drawings, working with MathCAD, or other analytical engineering design software, or design experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Complete engineer design tasks as assigned.
Assist and work at the direction of other Design Engineers with layout, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, tolerance stacking evaluation, and additive manufacturing for design projects and new products.
Conduct hands on physical testing of new or existing products per the existing protocol or under the direction of other Design Engineers
At the direction of other Design Engineers make changes in existing products to improve the function, reduce cost, and improve quality.
Update and write minor sections of O&M manuals, design manuals, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation.
Using engineering calculation software (such as MathCAD) make new structural, hydraulic, or other calculations from existing examples.
Support Production Engineering with design assistance on specific jobs.
Support Standard Engineering with design changes on existing products and drawings for new products including creating new 3D models and drawings.
Assist Manufacturing, Quality Control, Field Service, Sales, Costing, and other departments with product issues.
Assist Sales with application issues and catalog specifications on new and existing products.
Manage less complex projects with appropriate scheduling.
Other duties as assigned by other Design Engineers at the direction of the Manager, Design Engineering