Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Ahaus Tool & Engineering•Richmond, IN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ahaus is seeking a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer to create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures. The company emphasizes a supportive, family-first work environment with a strong company culture, offering competitive wages and benefits. Ahaus is known for flexible start times, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition programs, volunteer events, and various social activities, contributing to a long average employee tenure.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience
Vocational education and supporting experience
Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience in manufacturing
SolidWorks CAD
DraftSight
GD & T techniques
Engineering techniques including safety & ergonomics
Manufacturing techniques
Controls engineering techniques
Ability to utilize ERP system (Epicor)
Experience with simulations, FEA & animations

Nice To Haves

Experience with synchronous automation
Experience with non-synchronous automation
Experience with manual and lean equipment
Experience with hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures
Experience with milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures
Experience with heat exchanger core assembly equipment
Experience with crimping equipment & dies
Experience with molds & corrugation equipment
Experience with gages
Experience with multi-station systems
Experience with functional test equipment
Experience with standalone equipment

Responsibilities

Apply design techniques utilizing knowledge of mechanical elements such as powered prime movers, conveyors & material handling, transmission components, bearings and related components, and sensors.
Apply design expertise in specific areas including synchronous and non-synchronous automation, manual and lean equipment, hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures, milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures, heat exchanger core assembly equipment, crimping equipment & dies, molds & corrugation equipment, gages, multi-station systems, functional test equipment, and standalone equipment.
Utilize engineering acumen in disciplines such as GD & T techniques, SolidWorks CAD, safety & ergonomics, manufacturing techniques, and controls engineering techniques.
Engage in design innovation using creativity.
Study requirements and confer with project stakeholders to satisfy design-related challenges, including dimensional, service, manufacturing, and cost and schedule issues.
Create design concepts utilizing preliminary sketches & layouts.
Create detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks & DraftSight).
Engage in design confirmation activities, including simulations, FEA & animations.
Modify designs to improve performance.
Select purchased components to incorporate into designs.
Create technical documentation for equipment operation designed for instruction manuals as required.
Redline & revise drawings.
Create sequence of events and powered elements charts.
Engage in debug and development activities.
Work within quality system parameters as required.
Communicate with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
Utilize ERP system (Epicor).
Assist junior or mid-level designers in their development of engineering skills while partnering on projects.
Assume a lead designer role on projects, coordinating and leading multiple designers simultaneously.
Engage in continuous improvement activities.