Mechanical Engineer

Standard Motor Products, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will conduct engineering research, design, and development for assigned projects, working independently or as a team member, while receiving or providing limited assistance from or to other team members. This role involves analyzing and establishing project objectives, specifications, procedures, and tests, as well as assisting in the analysis and interpretation of engineering data for new and standard products. The engineer will consistently update project management systems, interact with customers regarding design and issues, and communicate with vendors about parts. Key responsibilities include applying sound engineering principles, conducting exploratory research, and designing, constructing, and testing pilot models. The position also requires assisting with production problems, providing technical advice to other personnel, and maintaining detailed records. Participation in engineering and general design reviews, analysis of test data, and preparation of recommendations are also part of the role. The engineer will perform liaison activities to gather necessary data and confer with manufacturing engineering on feasibility and cost. They are expected to invent or discover new processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions for Trombetta's exclusive use and ownership, and stay informed on new engineering developments. Developing strong working relationships with manufacturing, machining, purchasing, and quality departments to resolve problems and improve cooperation for producing high-quality projects at the lowest cost is also crucial. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 1-4 years of general engineering experience, with experience in 3D modeling software being essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school in mechanical engineering.
One to four years of general engineering experience preferred (Manager discretion will be utilized to determine tangible experience level relating directly to applicable engineering disciplines and knowledge for existing and developing products, as well as for project management and engineering/production support).
Experience with 3D modeling software.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Follow all applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Special courses pertinent to the research and development field.
Machining and other manufacturing processes familiarity (e.g. plastic molding, die stamping, metal casting, welding etc.).
Solenoid and/or contactor relay design.
DFMEA/PFMEA.
Plastics design.
Heat Sink Design.
MRP systems.
FEA software.
GD&T.
Solidworks.
Ability to read basic electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering research, design, and development for assigned projects, working independently or as a team member, while receiving or providing limited assistance from/to other team members where necessary.
In major to minor conjunction with an immediate supervisor or an additional supporting Engineer, analyze and establish the nature and objective of each assignment for specifications, procedures, tests, project management tasks, and other engineering concepts involved.
Assist to analyze and interpret engineering data submitted for new products and changes affecting standard products.
Assist to analyze and interpret engineering concepts and specifications and to plan and organize research procedures.
Consistently & accurately update project management system for all assigned projects &/or tasks.
If applicable, provide limited support for less experienced engineers to help facilitate their projects.
Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have.
Direct and/or coordinate assigned engineering activities required to determine customer needs and requirements relative to products manufactured by the company.
Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to company.
Responsible for the application of sound engineering principles, extent and adequacy of exploratory research and techniques, and the basic designs, construction and testing of pilot models.
Assist as necessary in resolving production problems.
Render technical advice and assistance to Technicians, Drafting personnel and prototype builders, et al., assigned to the projects.
Check completed drawings for accuracy of design, dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, etc.
Maintain records having to do with material specifications, research procedures, development techniques, designs, test data, time, etc.
Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
Analyze and evaluate test data, prepare recommendations and participate in consultations to evaluate and determine design values, feasibility of manufacture, sales potential and other pertinent considerations.
Prepare periodic reports and recommendations.
Participate in consultations to analyze research procedures, evaluate results, and to assist with project status assessment, planning and recommendations.
Perform liaison activities required to obtain informational data, services, material, etc., necessary to the projects assigned.
Confer with manufacturing engineering regarding feasibility of manufacture, cost estimates, etc.
Invents or discovers new and useful processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof for the exclusive use by and ownership of Trombetta.
Keep well informed on new developments in the engineering fields.
Develop working relationships with manufacturing, machining, purchasing, and quality departments to address and resolve problems and to develop better cooperation for working together toward producing the highest quality projects at the lowest possible cost.