Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nordson Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 168,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in George Town is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be part of its new product development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and testing mechanical products, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. The position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 4–7 years of experience. A strong ability to collaborate and manage projects is essential. This role offers an office environment with occasional travel to meet customers and project requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 – 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across organizations and different regions.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical aspects including fluid applicators and automation machine frames.
• Develop and execute test plans to meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate designs.

Skills

SolidWorks design experience

Fluid dynamics

Project management skills

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP)

Job description

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems. Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Job Summary

As a team member of our global new product development team, a Mechanical Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, testing, documenting, and releasing new products for Nordson Electronic Solutions. A successful Mechanical Engineer will use sound engineering principles to develop products that meet or exceed our product requirements ensuring our new products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards while delivery new products that deliver overall value and performance for our customers. In addition, the Mechanical Engineer will work to meet our stage-gate requirements delivering products that are on-time, meet cost targets, and are of the highest quality. Working alone or as part of a larger project team, the mechanical engineer will successfully collaborate with others and apply and innovative attitude and energy to help our customers and Nordson succeed.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Applies engineering principles leading to robust designs meeting all product requirements.

Designs mechanical aspects of our products including fluid applicators & fluid management systems, automation machine frames & structure, sheet metal, etc. in a variety of different forms, materials, and functions.

Ability to develop and execute test plans that provide sound data proving designs meet the highest of standards regarding safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines.

Follows our stage-gate process, nVision, planning and meeting project milestones and cost targets on-time with good quality.

Works with Electrical and Software engineering disciplines to integrate designs into one cohesive product meeting all performance requirements.

Collaborates with product line management to develop and review specifications.

Work as partners with Operations, designing products for manufacturing while supporting the building and training for prototype builds and beta test versions.

Supports Voice-of-Customer(VOC) discussions with customers as required.

Other Duties May Be Assigned As Required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a BS Mechanical Engineering degree plus 4 – 7 years of experience or equivalent relevant experience.

• SolidWorks design experience or equivalent is required.
• Experience with fluid dynamics, automation, & structural mechanical design is preferred.
• Stage-gate & project management experience is preferred.
• Experience developing & launching new products is a plus.
• Experience with customer interactions and factory visits is a plus.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system, SAP is a plus.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Well organized self-starter; ability to plan & coordinate tasks.
• Proven ability to work effectively alone or part of a larger project team environment; collaborates across organization and different regions.
• Strong project management skills, proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented, manages and address risk effectively.
• Strong written and oral presentation and communication skills.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.

Travel Required

Estimated 5% (Customer VOC & project meetings)