Mechanical Design Engineer

Graham Manufacturing•City of Batavia, NY

29d•$67,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer completes custom mechanical designs and initial drafting for Graham equipment and systems. Using CAD software, in-house analysis tools, and industry-specific design software, the engineer develops designs, models, assemblies, and drawings with appropriate dimensions and tolerances, ensuring equipment meets structural and performance requirements. The role requires reviewing project specifications, customer requirements, and other relevant project materials to create designs that meet customer performance expectations as well as Graham’s safety and quality requirements. Design decisions must account for national and international codes, material properties, manufacturing processes, supply-chain constraints, tooling, and production costs. The engineer coordinates with internal teams, completes project deliverables on schedule, supports project execution, and contributes to design and process improvement. This position is classified as Level II and reports to the Engineering Manager. It primarily operates in a clerical office setting, with work also performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. Overtime may be required, and minimal domestic or international travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized application software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at strategic and functional levels.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team-oriented culture.
Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to geometric tolerances and drawing interpretation.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong reasoning ability to assess a broad range of customer requirements.
Proficiency in mathematics for first-level engineering calculations.
Sound engineering judgment to support customer-consulting tasks.
Customer relationship skills to establish technical scope, requirements, and technical corrective actions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Familiarity with interpreting applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing code requirements.
Ability to solve practical problems in a timely manner while dealing with ambiguity.
High degree of accountability in meeting commitments.
Must be willing to work overtime as required.
Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical designs and engineering drawings for custom equipment and systems in accordance with project requirements, customer specifications, applicable codes, and Graham standards.
Use CAD software, in-house analysis tools, and industry-specific design software to develop models, assemblies, and drawings.
Consider material properties, manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, supply-chain constraints, and production costs when developing designs.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other internal teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with project requirements.
Provide technical information and support to internal personnel to facilitate project execution.
Complete assigned design activities and deliverables within established project schedules and milestones.
Develop and maintain accurate and complete engineering drawings, models, documentation, and other project deliverables.
Review project specifications, customer requirements, and technical documentation to identify design requirements and deliverables.
Communicate project status, technical issues, and potential schedule impacts to appropriate Engineering personnel.
Prioritize and manage multiple design assignments and changing project requirements while maintaining schedules and quality expectations.
Identify opportunities to improve mechanical design methods, processes, tools, and documentation, and apply lessons learned to future work.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and process issues.
Evaluate alternative materials, manufacturing methods, design approaches, and technologies to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
Ensure designs comply with applicable national and international codes, customer specifications, industry standards, and Graham requirements.
Perform design reviews and engineering calculations to verify structural and performance requirements.
Identify and resolve design issues that may affect product quality, manufacturability, safety, schedule, or cost.
Maintain current knowledge of engineering standards, design practices, manufacturing processes, and relevant software.
Develop technical knowledge and skills through cross-training, education, experience, and exposure to projects, technologies, processes, and design challenges.
Share technical knowledge and provide support and guidance to team members as appropriate.