Design Engineer

GEM EQUIPMENT OF OREGON INC•Mount Angel, OR

2d•$5,000 - $5,416•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer is responsible for custom machine design, primarily meeting customer specifications while following GEM design standards and fabrication capabilities. The role produces detailed fabrication prints in 2D AutoCAD, including sheet metal flat patterns and machining details for required components, and participates in discussions about current and future equipment development. The position is based at the Mt. Angel Plant in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and is full-time with a day shift. It has no travel requirement and no management responsibilities. The work environment is approximately 95% indoors and 5% outdoors. The role involves frequent sitting, with standing and walking each listed as less than one hour per day, and may require lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or custom machinery design, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial equipment environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD for creating and modifying technical and fabrication drawings.
Hands-on experience creating fabrication and machining drawings, including sheet metal flat patterns and detailed part drawings.
Solid understanding of machining processes and general manufacturing practices, including familiarity with machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Strong mechanical aptitude and skills in layout and mechanical design.
Ability to follow instructions from Engineers, Team Leads, and Project Engineers and to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and email communication.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships across departments and with team members.
Ability to navigate internal company databases and retrieve information.
Formal education in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience demonstrating the ability to perform the role’s responsibilities.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to health or safety.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience with 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
Experience working in cross-functional teams that include Engineering, Project Management, and Production.
Exposure to design standards such as third-angle projection, dimensioning best practices, and bill of materials structures.
Experience troubleshooting design issues during fabrication or assembly in a shop or field setting.
Experience with design revisions, interpreting redlines or markups, and incorporating feedback into final drawings.

Responsibilities

Produce clear, accurate, and easily understood technical drawings that comply with GEM Equipment standards, including appropriate third-angle projection, section views, bills of materials, scaling, and dimensioning.
Reference and apply standard prints and drawings provided by Engineers, Team Leads, and Project Engineers.
Take ownership of assigned projects and complete them on time with reasonable time investment.
Perform periodic checks on projects during fabrication or assembly in the shop.
Assist with fieldwork as needed to support installation or troubleshooting.
Use the company database to retrieve information about parts and components.
Implement design changes based on reference drawings and change lists.
Provide guidance and instructions to Designers when needed.
Integrate components from Designers into complete machine assemblies or layouts.
Review and verify Designer drawings for accuracy and completeness.
Use data and engineering calculations to confirm belt speeds, power requirements, pipe sizing, and basic stress calculations.
Collaborate with and seek review from Senior Engineers on technical calculations and design decisions.
Communicate professionally with Designers, Engineers, Team Leads, Project Engineers, production teams, and customers about questions, concerns, issues, and design changes.
Maintain safety awareness and a strong safety record.
Locate and reference prior job documentation with minimal assistance and proactively suggest improvements.
Manage projects from a Sales Order through completion of a single machine.
Gather information from customers to confirm dimensions and answer project-related questions.
Notify Project Engineers promptly of deviations or changes from the original Sales Order.
Follow instructions efficiently and accurately; maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance; cooperate with the team and respectfully take direction from the manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.