Mechanical Engineer

PGNA INC•Cranberry Township, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Conair is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. The Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery and maintains involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products. This position also coordinates activities to evaluate and resolve product or process related problems. The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Vice President of Engineering and is located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology (or related field)
Knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures within the mechanical design field
Excellent “hands on” mechanical skills with the ability to learn quickly
Knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumps, motors and gears
Knowledge of metal fabrication such as weldments, sheet metal fabrication and castings
Knowledgeable in electrical power and controls
Proficient in 3D modeling and software; experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD are preferred
General experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Results-oriented, organized, and the ability to multitask
Ability to think “outside the box”
Travel as needed to other locations in execution of assigned tasks
Must be willing to share ideas within Conair and accept ideas from others

Nice To Haves

experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD are preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participate in an environment which encourages teamwork, innovation, trust, and customer inspired motivation
Design and develop machines, tools, equipment, and systems with mechanical parts using industry standard practices
Develops and documents concepts and ideas for implementation of new and/or improved products
Verifies concepts and ideas in the most efficient manner possible using analytical tools and/or concept level prototype testing; documents the process and results of the verification
Investigate problems with machinery and suggest and implement solutions
Apply engineering processes to the design and manufacture of products to achieve the lowest overall cost and enhance product value to the customer
Works independently or within a team to apply basic engineering principles to design and develop mechanical assemblies and associated documentation from general verbal instructions, sketches, or existing models
Involved with the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
Works directly with other engineering individuals and manufacturing individuals to resolve mechanical and fabrication issues with new and existing products
Assists the sustaining, new product development, and value engineering teams in their activities as needed
Develops, directs, participates, and documents lab testing
Participates in product teardowns and obtains useable data
Provides data necessary to support the sales, marketing, installation, operation and maintenance
Other duties as assigned