Mechanical Engineer I

Progressive Machine & Design•Victor, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for researching, planning, and designing stations and machines using calculations, mechanical principals, and proven practices to create semi/fully automated assembly and test systems. This role involves working within design hour, schedule, and budget constraints, collaborating with a team to ensure cost-effectiveness and meet customer requirements. The engineer will develop and review concepts to confirm designs meet performance metrics, design mechanisms and machines using 3D modeling software, work with vendors for quotes, create fabrication and assembly drawings, and develop Bills of Material. The position also supports fabrication, assembly, debug, and machine qualification activities, and requires adherence to safety procedures.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel and internet research.
Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals.
Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of manufacturing process preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze data such as customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
Work within design hour constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer’s requirements.
Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
Works with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for major purchased components.
Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component.
Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
Release completed designs to Project Management.
Supports fabrication, assembly, debug and machine qualification activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications.
Observe safety procedures.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.