Project Design Engineer

Techstaff • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer- Machines DESCRIPTION - Design or redesign cost effective components, equipment and/or systems using engineering standards and computer aided design, and using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. - Prepare engineering drawings for components, assemblies, and plant layouts. Check drawings prepared by less experienced members of the Engineering team. - Process engineering change orders/requests and complete by assigned due dates. - Prepare bills of materials and process routings in MRP/ERP system. - Analyze and approve designs of suppliers or subcontractors providing specific feedback as to if the product/service meets specification requirements. - Analyze commercially available components and determine their suitability for incorporation into equipment. - Review and disposition component non-conformances. - Provide technical support to other departments and customers. - Provide technical support for company products throughout their life cycles. - Mentor and train less experienced members of the Engineering team. - Prepare and update standards and procedures. - Manage job projects / orders from receipt of order to shipment including preparing Gantt charts. QUALIFICATIONS - A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. A candidate with a two-year (associates) degree may be considered with 12+ years of relevant experience. - 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in food processing. - Strong mechanical aptitude. - Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, defining alternatives, and selling and implementing them. - Strong project management, organizational, and communication (written & oral) skills. - Strong presentation skills. - Extensive experience with creating 3D models. Extensive experience with creating drawings using GD&T formats, preferably in accordance with ASME Y14.5. - Proficient with computer software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.

Requirements

• A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. A candidate with a two-year (associates) degree may be considered with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in food processing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, defining alternatives, and selling and implementing them.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication (written & oral) skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Extensive experience with creating 3D models.
• Extensive experience with creating drawings using GD&T formats, preferably in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Proficient with computer software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design or redesign cost effective components, equipment and/or systems using engineering standards and computer aided design, and using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Prepare engineering drawings for components, assemblies, and plant layouts.
• Check drawings prepared by less experienced members of the Engineering team.
• Process engineering change orders/requests and complete by assigned due dates.
• Prepare bills of materials and process routings in MRP/ERP system.
• Analyze and approve designs of suppliers or subcontractors providing specific feedback as to if the product/service meets specification requirements.
• Analyze commercially available components and determine their suitability for incorporation into equipment.
• Review and disposition component non-conformances.
• Provide technical support to other departments and customers.
• Provide technical support for company products throughout their life cycles.
• Mentor and train less experienced members of the Engineering team.
• Prepare and update standards and procedures.
• Manage job projects / orders from receipt of order to shipment including preparing Gantt charts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level