Aftermarket Mechanical Engineer

Axon LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental programs

Life insurance

Company match 401(k)

Job summary

Axon LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical components of machinery, analyze customer specs, and create layouts using CAD tools.

The role requires 4+ years of mechanical design experience, SolidWorks/AutoCAD proficiency, and a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. You will generate BOMs in Syteline and coordinate with Sales, Production, and Purchasing. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• 4+ years’ experience in mechanical design and/or application engineering.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with designing packaging machinery and knowledge of assembly principles.
• Ability to use engineering charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems/sensors used in packaging machinery design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the design process including analyzing customer specifications and designing mechanical components.
• Apply engineering knowledge to ensure designs are safe, functional, economical and meet operating requirements.
• Design and model machined and fabricated parts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Generate 3D models and drawings and complete BOMs in ERP (Syteline).
• Draft multi-view parts drawings with proper GD&T.
• Draft assembly, sub-assembly and layout drawings.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Aftermarket on specifications and problem solving.
• Prioritize projects based on internal needs and customer schedules.
• Interface with manufacturing to ensure proper fabrication and assembly.
• Support mechanical completion and testing of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP Systems (Syteline)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Company

Axon, based in Raleigh, NC, manufactures shrink sleeving, tamper evident banding and stretch sleeve applicators as well as heat shrink tunnels that are engineered for reliability, flexibility and value. Utilizing continuous motion technology, Axon’s product labeling equipment applications include beverages, processed foods in tubs and jars, cultured dairy products, pharmaceuticals, health & beauty aids, novelties, and household products.

Job Description

• Responsible for all aspects of the design process including analyzing customer specifications, application requirements, designing mechanical components of the machinery, configuring systems, fabricating hardware, creating line layouts, maintaining documentation and communication with internal and external customers.
• Application of mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure designs are safe, functional, practical, economical and satisfying customer operating requirements.
• Design and model machined and fabricated parts including materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, delrin, lexan, sheet metal, weldments and castings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Generate 3D models and drawings in CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and complete Bill of Materials in ERP system (Syteline) including details required to complete manufacturing effort for proper handoff to planning/purchasing.
• Draft multiple-view parts drawings using good Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances practices.
• Draft multiple-view assembly, sub-assembly and layout drawings.
• Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Aftermarket relative to machine specifications, design information, machine capabilities, concepts and problem solving.
• Analyze and prioritize projects based on internal company needs and customer schedules, or as defined by the Engineering Director.
• Interface with manufacturing to ensure machinery designs are properly fabricated, machined, and assembled, which may include revising mechanical design specifications/drawings.
• Interface with assembly techs to support mechanical completion and testing of equipment.
• Interface with all other departments e.g. sales/marketing, aftermarket, field services, and purchasing to coordinate work/projects to ensure customer on-time delivery and quality.
• Revise parts and create BOMs to maintain updated drawings and complete engineering change notifications.
• Review project milestones daily to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field desired.
• 4 plus years’ experience in mechanical design and/or application engineering.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with designing packaging machinery, plus an in-depth knowledge of product handling, machine capabilities and assembly principles.
• Ability to use mathematics together with the analytical use of engineering charts, tables, and use of various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems/sensors commonly used in packaging machinery design.Good knowledge of assembly principles and machining capabilities.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP Systems).
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, with the ability to work harmoniously within a team.
• Ability to successfully coordinate a multi-tasked role.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Some travel is required.

Benefits

We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. Total compensation includes salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. There is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.