Mechanical Design Engineer

Good Earth Tools • Festus, MO

6h

About The Position

Mechanical Design Engineer
Good Earth Tools is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in wear-proofing industrial products. We have a clean, state of the art facility where we are pioneers in the engineering and application of solid tungsten carbide.

The Ever Extruder (EE) division of Good Earth Tools is a unique supplier of high-performance, high-capacity single screw extruder equipment, specializing in after-market retrofits and complete extruder systems for producing pet food and aquatic feeds. Our design, manufacturing, and installation team leads the industry with unrivaled performance and technical innovation. We utilize super wear resistant materials targeted to substantially reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

What Is So Exciting About This Opportunity:
Are you creative with a strong mechanical aptitude?
Are you self-motivated to take ideas from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment?
Do you have experience with 3D design software such as SolidWorks?
Do you have a desire for a hands-on career in an industrial manufacturing environment?
If you said “Yes!” to all of the above then you’re in luck - Good Earth Tools is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to add to our innovative, customer-focused team of engineers in our Ever Extruder (EE) division!

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred
• Strong base in SolidWorks or related 3D design software
• Strong computer skills with various software including Microsoft Office
• Must be customer focuses and a team player
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable in engineering and design principles
• Must have the ability to work a minimum 40 hours as scheduled and maintain a punctual, reliable attendance record

Responsibilities

• Support Customers, Sales and Marketing efforts to provide solutions to heavy industrial issues.
• Complete concept, design, and analysis of industrial products consisting of machined components, steel fabrications, forgings and castings utilizing SolidWorks.
• Qualify and perform engineering change requests as required.
• Partner with Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic colleagues on system design and component integration.
• Complete new product cost estimating, re-costing existing products, quoting, etc.
• Coordinate out-sourced activities with regard to new developments in the areas of forgings and cast products.
• Provide hands-on installation and troubleshooting of new and existing designs.
• Effectively source, support manufacturing, and offer technical expertise.
• Develop bills of material, production routings, inspection documentation, and work instructions.
• Provide continuous focus on the production process and how it is impacted by new product, design improvements and engineering changes.

Benefits

• Earn more – We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career.
• Excellent Benefits – Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation just to name a few.
• Stay Active – You’ll be on the move throughout the day in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!
• Be Part of a Team – Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level