Mechanical Designer (CNC)

Cleveland Brothers Equipment•Blawnox, PA

About The Position

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., the exclusive Caterpillar 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 team members, and provides research and analysis for requisitions and new technologies. The role also involves communicating with internal and external customers, documenting investigations and equipment discrepancies, identifying inefficiencies, maintaining knowledge of departmental and company procedures, and completing projects under department management. The successful candidate will have mechanical aptitude, strong drafting and design skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision. Cleveland Brothers offers a market-leading benefits package and opportunities for career advancement across its 29 locations. The company was founded in 1948 and has operated for 75 years.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Drafting/Design.
Component design and drafting skills.
At least 18 months of experience using SolidWorks.
Proficiency in drafting using AutoCAD.
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 preferable.
Knowledge of 3D scanning 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, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
Provide formal and informal support to group members.
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 suitable time frames and offer optimal solutions.
Maintain working knowledge of departmental procedures and company standard operating procedures.
Ensure information about project investigations, equipment discrepancies, processes, and capabilities is understood and documented.
Alert management and relevant departments to inefficiencies or problems.
Maintain knowledge of packaging processes, materials, and information through vendor communications, seminars, trade shows, and publications.
Complete projects and initiatives under department management's 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.