Mechanical Engineer III

Delkor Systems•New Brighton, MN

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer III will be responsible for developing new machinery concepts, engineering entirely new equipment and machinery lines, providing technical project management and leadership, proposing improved work processes, and processing machine system orders. This role involves collaborating with various teams, mentoring colleagues, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert. The engineer will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to industry safety standards and managing project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

BSME plus six years of experience or an Associates Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of ten years machine design experience.
A minimum of six years of related-industry experience designing with SolidWorks or similar 3-D solid modeling package strongly preferred.
Experience managing development projects preferred.
Experience working with end-customer preferred.
Ability to read, understand, analyze and problem-solve complex mechanical systems, drawings, and engineering-related design tools.
Ability to mentor and lead others on designs and projects.
FEA and motion analysis.
Sound understanding of machine controls systems and capabilities.
Servo motor-driven packaging machinery experience.
Knowledge of BOM structures, release procedures, and product data management systems (PDM).
Apply economical manufacturing methods and cost-reduction techniques.
Ability to plan and track projects accurately.
Able to use standard computer programs for work processing including Microsoft Office products.
Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally and non-verbally) to individuals and groups, internally and externally, to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately.
Works well with a variety of people and personalities, and with other Delkor departments.
Works collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner.
Well organized with an aptitude for details.
Works independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Able to maintain a positive workplace environment under stressful situations.
Sit at a desk or in meetings for extended periods, including performing extensive computer tasks.
See and judge distances and space relationships to successfully operate basic hand tools and other detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading written plans and other documents.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of six years of related-industry experience designing with SolidWorks or similar 3-D solid modeling package.
Experience managing development projects.
Experience working with end-customer.

Responsibilities

Develops new machinery concepts, including estimating costs, defining specifications, and directing concept development.
Engineers entirely new equipment and machinery lines, including developing layouts, assemblies, detail parts, and drawings.
Documents assembly BOMs, ECRs, and ECNs for projects.
Utilizes technical design reviews for peer review and communication.
Follows all industry safety standards as dictated by relevant government entities.
Leads and directs the efforts of other engineers in the development of new equipment and machinery lines.
Provides technical project management and leadership from project Order Entry through Field Test completion.
Plans development projects in cooperation with the Master Scheduler and reports project status weekly.
Drafts and communicates the project plan, packaging material requirements, change orders, FAT specification, and Installation planning to the customer.
Directs assembly and validation personnel in day-to-day build and test activities.
Coordinates with sales Project Manager to solve technical issues in the field.
Transfers completed prototype documentation to the Commercial Products Engineering team upon field test completion.
Proposes improved work processes to reduce lead-time and costs while improving quality and safety.
Mentors and educates colleagues in best machinery development practices.
Contributes to the establishment and refinement of the product development process.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) within engineering and develops expertise in assigned areas.
Reports machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Engineering.
Stays abreast of and informs colleagues of technical advances in machinery automation.
Processes machine system orders with any difficulty rating level (1-4).
Designs custom components and change parts to meet customer needs or specifications.
Creates CAD assemblies, part models, detail drawings, and Bill of Materials for machine orders and verifies accuracy.
Acts as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters.
Calls for design review before releasing of assemblies.
Adjusts schedule to meet design and release deadlines and reports projects falling behind schedule.
Reports machine-related performance or safety concerns that are not being addressed to the Engineering Manager.
Defines, approves, and enforces corrective actions related to system level and product level technical issues.
Assists assembly floor and manufacturing when called upon to solve engineering problems.
Performs other tasks or duties as assigned.