Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) designs and manufactures custom bulk processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. The Mechanical Design Engineer develops and provides the complete engineering definition of products for fabrication, using sales proposals and customer input to create efficient, reliable solutions that meet customer needs. The role works with Project Engineers on conceptual designs to support sales and on detailed designs as required, and supports projects through fabrication and assembly. This is a full-time, onsite position in Tonawanda, New York. The salary range is not stated in the posting; actual compensation will depend on factors including budget, experience, knowledge, skills, education, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Minimum two-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor or similar design software, including parametric modeling techniques.
- Experience in complex custom equipment design.
- Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in the field is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Previous manufacturing-floor and design exposure.
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of project-specific engineering schedules and raise potential schedule issues, conflicts, or delays with a supervisor.
- Understand project routings and raise potential issues with a supervisor.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings.
- Understand project specifications and customer expectations.
- Read and interpret P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
- Identify discrepancies or missing information in project documentation and report them to a supervisor.
- Follow product design standards and guidelines.
- Select and source common mechanical components.
- Define mechanical components for vendor purchasing.
- Create 3D models for design reviews and 2D fabrication drawings.
- Apply machine design practices, including GD&T, surface finishes, and component fits.
- Design products for manufacturability with an understanding of in-house fabrication and testing capabilities.
- Use Syteline ERP as required during projects.
- Produce shop-ready fabrication drawings and bills of material with clear, concise information and details.
- Support production during fabrication and assembly.
- Identify bills of material and select components that meet customer specifications.
- Collect as-built information and track design updates for use on future projects.
- Apply common codes and standards, including the ASME Piping and Pressure Vessel Code when required, and seek support from a Design Engineer for overall compliance.
- Manage multiple projects and balance requirements to keep them on schedule.
- Prioritize a changing set of tasks using effective time management.
- Work with Project Engineers in a team environment on conceptual sales-support designs and detailed designs as needed.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
- Opportunity to become an employee owner through a company-funded ESOP, with no employee contribution required.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a company contribution for Health Savings Account participation.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses, whether or not enrolled in a company medical plan.
- Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental short-term disability coverage, with the company paying 50% of the premium.
- Voluntary additional coverages, including additional life insurance and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential legal and financial consultations, counseling, estate planning, travel assistance, and work-life resources.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Educational assistance.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Option to contribute to a 401(k) plan with a flexible loan feature.
- Company-funded Cash Balance Pension Plan with a guaranteed 4% rate of return.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
