Mechanical Design Engineer

Lightera•Norcross, GA

About The Position

Design Engineer: Implement safe and cost-effective mechanical design solutions into the glass manufacturing processes of VAD and OVD. Design of new equipment, including material handling, and modifications to existing equipment used by operations to meet daily production requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Manufacturing or industrial experience of 5 years
Experience with Solidworks software modeling and detailing
Familiarity with GD&T tolerancing
Familiarity with machine shop fabricating equipment
Experience designing and building equipment
Experience designing dynamic systems
Proven creative/innovative mindset and effective problem-solving ability in order to work as a team player
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical systems in industrial applications and integration
Hands-on manufacturing and industrial experience
Capable of leading small to medium scale, complex, cross functional technical projects
Capable of collaborating within different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Highly adaptable to a broad set of technical areas
Innovative, creative, large picture mentality, cooperative, knowledge driven, self-starter
Strong communication skills with proven ability to work with a diverse team of technical and non-technical staff
Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Mechatronics knowledge and experience
MS degree Mechanical engineering

Responsibilities

Implement mechanical design solutions into the Norcross VAD and OVD manufacturing processes to support safe, quality oriented and efficient operations
Design new equipment, including material handling, and modifications of existing equipment used in the glass making processes
Work efficiently with maintenance / trades organization
Lead small to medium technical projects through all phases; from conceptualization, to cost analysis, to equipment design and construction, to final prove-in
Provide timely, collaborative support within the operations, maintenance, engineering organizations which meet production KPI and OI impact requirements