Mechanical Engineer

CPEG Buffalo LLC • City of Tonawanda, NY

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About The Position

Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment solutions. We are looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineer at our Tonawanda, NY location. This is an onsite, entry to mid-level position that works closely with experienced staff members across the organization, providing design and engineering support throughout the product development process. The Mechanical Engineer has a general knowledge of mechanical engineering calculations and the ability to apply this knowledge to validate design solutions and in general problem-solving situations.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficient in AutoCad 2D with exposure to and understanding of 3D parametric design.
• Preferred: Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D modelling software) and parametric modeling techniques.
• Preferred: Understanding of finite element analysis methods and software.
• Ability to travel internationally to the production facility in Ontario, Canada, and to domestic and international customer sites.

Nice To Haves

• Strong willingness and curiosity to tackle new challenges and provide sound engineering-based solutions.
• Develop professional and operational process expertise to provide improved assistance to internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field and stay up-to-date on any advances in the field by partaking in educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Complete supporting engineering calculations and validations required to ensure sound product design using hand calculations and specialized software packages.
• Work with product designers, suppliers, and customers to provide innovative design solutions to project requirements that exceed standard/established design guidelines.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering team members, product engineers, and production to ensure successful designs.
• Generate detailed 3D models of design along with supporting production drawings and bills of material.
• Conduct product safety/risk assessments and other compliance-related evaluations.
• Provide support to production personnel as needed with design questions and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot design issues in support of aftermarket warranty and product enhancement efforts.
• Develop and deploy standards and tools for design, costing, and general efficiency improvements.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new software tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
• Ability to become an Employee Owner, fully funded by the company.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with company contribution for HSA participation.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Voluntary coverages such as additional life insurance and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential support.
• Employee Referral Program bonus.
• Educational Assistance.
• Career Advancement opportunities.
• Option to contribute to a 401(k) plan with flexible loan feature.
• Cash Balance Pension Plan with guaranteed 4% rate of return.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees