Mechanical Engineer III

Delkor Systems•St. Paul, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops new machinery concepts, estimates time and material costs for new product machinery quotes, and develops prototype machine specifications, configurations, options lists, and cost targets. Publishes and maintains specifications for approval at milestone reviews. Directs concept development on test components and test rigs. Reports time-plan deviations, project risks, cost over-runs, etc to the Engineering Manager. Engineers entirely new equipment and machinery lines, developing the overall machine layout, mechanical assemblies, detail parts, and drawings. Documents assembly BOM’s for effective product configuration and all ECR’s and ECN’s for project. Utilizes technical design reviews as a driver for peer review and communication throughout the project. Follows all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc). 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 though Field Test completion for newly developed machinery. In cooperation with the Master Scheduler, plans development projects and maintains and reports project status on a weekly basis. In cooperation with the sales Project Manager, drafts and communicates the project plan, packaging material requirements, change orders, FAT specification, and Installation planning to the customer. Directs the assembly and validation personnel in day-to-day build and test activities. Coordinates with sales Project Manager to solve technical issues in the field. At field test completion, transfers the completed prototype documentation package to the Commercial Products Engineering team. Proposes improved work processes with the intent of reducing lead-time and costs while improving quality and safety and sharing expertise with colleagues. 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 area of key competency. Mentors and educates others in area of expertise. Reports machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Engineering. Stays abreast and informs colleagues of technical advances in the field of machinery automation. Processes machine system orders with any difficulty rating level (1-4). Matches the appropriate assemblies or component parts to the machine order specifications. Designs custom components and change parts to meet the customer’s needs or specifications. Creates CAD assemblies, part models, detail drawings, and Bill of Materials for machine orders and verifies for accuracy. Acts as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters. Calls for design review before releasing of assemblies. Is self-motivated to adjust schedule to meet design and release deadlines. Reports projects that are falling behind schedule to the Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager in a timely manner so corrective action can be made. Reports to the Engineering Manager any machine-related performance or safety concerns that are not being addressed. 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.

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

SolidWorks or similar 3-D solid modeling package experience
Experience managing development projects
Experience working with end-customer

Responsibilities

Develops new machinery concepts
Estimates time and material costs for new product machinery quotes
Develops the prototype machine specifications, configurations, options list, and cost targets
Publishes and maintains specifications for approval at milestone reviews
Directs concept development on test components and test rigs
Reports time-plan deviations, project risks, cost over-runs, etc to the Engineering Manager
Engineers entirely new equipment and machinery lines
Develops the overall machine layout, mechanical assemblies, detail parts, and drawings
Documents assembly BOM’s for effective product configuration
Documents all ECR’s and ECN’s for project
Utilizes technical design reviews as a driver for peer review and communication throughout the project
Follows all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc)
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 though Field Test completion for newly developed machinery
In cooperation with the Master Scheduler, plans development projects
Maintains and reports project status on a weekly basis
In cooperation with the sales Project Manager, drafts and communicates the project plan, packaging material requirements, change orders, FAT specification, and Installation planning to the customer
Directs the 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 the completed prototype documentation package to the Commercial Products Engineering team at field test completion
Proposes improved work processes with the intent of reducing lead-time and costs while improving quality and safety and sharing expertise with colleagues
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 area of key competency
Mentors and educates others in area of expertise
Reports machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Engineering
Stays abreast and informs colleagues of technical advances in the field of machinery automation
Processes machine system orders with any difficulty rating level (1-4)
Matches the appropriate assemblies or component parts to the machine order specifications
Designs custom components and change parts to meet the customer’s needs or specifications
Creates CAD assemblies, part models, detail drawings, and Bill of Materials for machine orders and verifies for accuracy
Acts as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters
Calls for design review before releasing of assemblies
Is self-motivated to adjust schedule to meet design and release deadlines
Reports projects that are falling behind schedule to the Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager in a timely manner so corrective action can be made
Reports to the Engineering Manager any machine-related performance or safety concerns that are not being addressed
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