Conveyor Systems Design Engineer: CAD/Solid Edge

Mellott Manufacturing Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mellott Manufacturing Co. seeks an experienced design engineer to coordinate and lead projects from contract to finished product. The role focuses on mechanical/structural design of conveyors, layout drawings, and shop drawing checks.

You will collaborate with shop, field, and control engineers while ensuring safety and manufacturability in all designs. Office-based with potential shop interaction in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years hands-on, verifiable experience may substitute for formal education.
• Proficiency with Solid Edge and CAD software; strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities to bring project from contract to finished product, including engineering, shop, field, shipping, and installation.
• Mechanical/Structural design of conveyor systems, primarily log and lumber handling equipment.
• Produce General Arrangement (Layout) drawings for multiple integrated systems.
• Check shop drawings for accuracy, consistency of design and manufacturability.
• Detail parts as needed and coordinate with control engineers for proper operation of equipment.
• Ensure safety through conscientious design.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years hands-on experience substituting for formal education

Tools

Solid Edge

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mellott Manufacturing Co. seeks an experienced design engineer to coordinate and lead projects from contract to finished product. The role focuses on mechanical/structural design of conveyors, layout drawings, and shop drawing checks.

You will collaborate with shop, field, and control engineers while ensuring safety and manufacturability in all designs. Office-based with potential shop interaction in Kentucky.