Mechanical Engineer

Maxcess International•Greenville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for mechanical design and detailing of custom web handling machinery based on machine specifications from customers, while working within a project team consisting of a project manager, electrical and mechanical engineers. The role involves collaborating with various departments to design, manufacture, test, and install equipment, ensuring customer expectations are met. Responsibilities include researching customer specifications, conceiving mechanical system designs, creating production documents, participating in design reviews, and providing technical support during testing and field service.

Requirements

Associate degree is required.
Minimum 7 years related experience in machinery design and manufacturing processes.
Web handling experience strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is desired.

Responsibilities

Work as a team member with other departments (Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Assembly) to design, manufacture, test and install equipment fulfilling customer expectations.
Research customer specifications and conceive a mechanical system design to meet the specification and fulfill requirements.
Create documents (drawings and bills of material) for production (projects) that fulfill the requirements of customer orders. Prioritize ordering of long lead items for purchasing.
Participate in design review meetings and accept constructive design options from co-workers and team members.
Engage in interdepartmental communication to develop and agree upon a machine functional description that fulfills the customer specification.
Create detailed design for machine functions, including necessary calculations for strength, vibration, drive train, etc.
Technically support the team and customer at factory acceptance test.
Provide start-up assistance and field service for machinery projects.
Identify and create risk assessments, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manual and other documentation as projects need.
Follow defined standards (or help to create standards where none exist).
Maintain files on network, including library of key reference information.
Coordinate with other departments within the business.
Support continuous improvement process by evaluating and implementing suggestions.
Timely completion of assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Manage designers with appointed project lead.
Assure sufficient and accurate communication with project team.