Mechanical Engineer

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL•Bardstown, KY

6d•$84,150 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer partners with the Engineering Team to research, design and develop efficient manufacturing processes including fabrication, assembling, and building of small components as well as large machinery. This role includes designing test methods to ensure system capabilities with a result of quality product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of CAD system operation: 2D and 3D experience to create detailed fabrication and assembly drawings
Comprehensive understanding of required health and safety regulations
Ability to stand for long periods
Able to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to reach and bend

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel 10-15% foreign and domestic

Responsibilities

Researches, designs, evaluates, installs, operates, and maintains mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
Designs and implements cost-effective machine and/or equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability, and throughput; develops design ideas using CAD software
Works out the loads and stresses on different parts of a structure and uses computer simulations to predict how structures will react under different conditions
Develops, tests, and evaluates theoretical designs
Creates detailed drawings for fabrication and assembly of components
Communicates with vendors to obtain quotations for purchasing components; inspects components upon arrival to ensure quality control
Recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Plans and designs new productions processes; produces details of specifications and outline designs
Designs test control apparatus and equipment and develops procedures for testing products.
Works with state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations with regards to equipment installations and/or other facility processes; ensures projects meet legal requirements, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements
Maintains an awareness of external product and process technology, including those of competitors, through external networks (i.e., academia, suppliers, customers, research institutes, etc.), literature study, technical meetings, and conferences; incorporates this information into the development of new products
Identifies areas of opportunity to ensure the Company remains competitive within the marketplace.
Supports any efforts to maintain high-quality standards as defined by BRC and other plant-wide initiatives to help the parent-company, local company, and the department.
Manage projects well and complete other duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.
Supports Union Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, and Maintenance Service Technicians on workorders as needed with production and facility equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.