Mechanical Design Engineer

Graham Manufacturing•Batavia, NY

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer completes custom design and initial drafting of Graham equipment and systems. Using CAD software, in-house analysis tools, and industry-specific design software, the engineer develops mechanical designs, models, assemblies, and drawings, ensuring equipment meets structural and performance requirements. The role requires thorough review of project specifications, customer requirements, and other project materials to meet customer performance requirements and Graham’s safety and quality requirements. Designs must also account for applicable national and international codes, material properties, manufacturing processes, supply chain constraints, tooling, and production costs. The Level II role coordinates production-related problem solving and prevention and supports resource management. The engineer completes design activities and deliverables within project schedules, maintains accurate technical documentation, communicates project status and issues, and collaborates with internal teams. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, design reviews, engineering calculations, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
All levels of experience considered.
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 tasks such as geometric tolerances and drawing interpretation.
Ability to respond to 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 corrective actions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Familiarity with 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 authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend.
Ability to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information, and work under pressure.

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 as needed for project execution.
Complete assigned design activities and deliverables within established project schedules and milestones.
Develop and maintain accurate 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 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 performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, customer specifications, industry standards, and Graham requirements.
Perform design reviews and engineering calculations to verify equipment and components meet structural and performance requirements.
Identify and resolve design issues that could affect product quality, manufacturability, safety, schedule, or cost.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable engineering standards, design practices, manufacturing processes, and software.
Develop technical knowledge and skills through cross-training, education, experience, and exposure to new projects and technologies; share knowledge and support team members as appropriate.
Work overtime as required; minimal domestic and international travel may be required.