Mechanical Designer (CNC)

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co•Blawnox, PA

About The Position

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., the exclusive Cat® dealer for western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and western Maryland, is seeking a Mechanical Designer for its Technical Services Group. The position is responsible for component and assembly design, drafting, and documentation for parts manufactured by the group or by outside vendors. The designer reviews project instructions and blueprints, evaluates technical problems and potential solutions, supports group members, and provides research and analysis for requisitions and new technologies or equipment. The role also requires regular communication with internal and external customers, documentation of project investigations and equipment discrepancies, reporting individual progress, and following departmental procedures, company SOPs, and equipment safety requirements. The position works with Engineering, Client Services, Operations Services, Quality Assurance, Production, senior management, customers, and vendors. Cleveland Brothers describes itself as a stable organization with advancement opportunities across 29 locations.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Drafting/Design.
Component design and drafting skills.
At least 18 months of experience using SolidWorks.
Proficiency with AutoCAD drafting.
Computer knowledge, including experience with Windows.
Solid math skills and working knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry.
Good mechanical aptitude, above-average responsibility, and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

CNC programming software experience with MasterCAM is preferred.
Knowledge of a 3D scanner with Geomagic X and Veriserv Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
Review project instructions and blueprints to determine procedures, objectives, technical problems, and possible solutions, including equipment or process redesign, material or part substitution, and rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
Provide formal and informal support to members of the group.
Research, analyze, and justify requisitions for approval.
Complete projects and tasks in alignment with departmental procedures and objectives.
Communicate with internal and external customers, provide support, and follow up regularly.
Complete daily requests within a suitable time frame and offer optimal solutions.
Maintain working knowledge of departmental procedures and company SOPs.
Understand and document project investigations, equipment discrepancies, and relevant processes and capabilities.
Alert management and relevant departments to inefficiencies or problems.
Maintain knowledge of current packaging processes, materials, and information through vendor communication, seminars, trade shows, trade magazines, and other publications.
Complete projects and initiatives under department management direction.
Maintain and regularly submit a report detailing individual progress.
Assist with research and justification of new technologies and equipment.
Understand, follow, and emphasize safety and operational requirements for each piece of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.