Lead Mechanical Engineer

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking an engineer to drive problem definition, research, and design improvements. The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, customer interaction, and leadership on projects.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, CAD proficiency, and strong communication skills. Travel for training and project support may be required, with responsibilities spanning from concept to deliverable documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Proficient with CAD software (Design & Manufacturing).
• Basic understanding of common manufacturing processes.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions.
• Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products.
• Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal / external customer requirements.
• Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks / projects (Verbal and Written).
• Occasional travel for training, customer support / projects, or validation trips.
• Take verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, projects or department / company policies.
• Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks / projects, or requests to various persons during execution of tasks / projects.
• Produce the end product of requested tasks / projects in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
• Modify existing designs to meet customer provided requirements.
• Provide specific product sales support.
• Establish and improve upon product cost targets.
• Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.
• Lead the introduction of standard product for distribution and manufacturing.
• Lead projects or portions of projects.
• Assist others with projects.
• Provide training to engineers.
• Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.
• Record daily activities.
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Design for manufacturing

Job description

• Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions. Much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information.
• Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products.
• Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal / external customer requirements.
• Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks / projects (Verbal and Written)
• Occasional travel; mainly for training purposes, customer support / projects, potential trips to Japan, or validation trips.
• Take verbal and / or written directions on tasks, training, projects or department / company policies.
• Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks / projects, or requests to various persons during execution of tasks / projects.
• Produce the end product of requested tasks / projects in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
• Modify existing designs to meet customer provided requirements.
• Provide specific product sales support.
• Establish and improve upon product cost targets.
• Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.
• Lead the introduction of standard product for distribution and manufacturing.
• Lead projects or portions of projects.
• Assist others with projects.
• Provide training to engineers.
• Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.
• Record daily activities.
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.

PURPOSE

• Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions. Much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information.
• Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products.
• Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal / external customer requirements.
• Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks / projects (Verbal and Written)
• Occasional travel; mainly for training purposes, customer support / projects, potential trips to Japan, or validation trips.
• Take verbal and / or written directions on tasks, training, projects or department / company policies.
• Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks / projects, or requests to various persons during execution of tasks / projects.
• Produce the end product of requested tasks / projects in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
• Modify existing designs to meet customer provided requirements.
• Provide specific product sales support.
• Establish and improve upon product cost targets.
• Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.
• Lead the introduction of standard product for distribution and manufacturing.
• Lead projects or portions of projects.
• Assist others with projects.
• Provide training to engineers.
• Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.
• Record daily activities.
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.

Essential Duties

• Defining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions. Much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information.
• Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products.
• Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal / external customer requirements.
• Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks / projects (Verbal and Written)
• Occasional travel; mainly for training purposes, customer support / projects, potential trips to Japan, or validation trips.
• Take verbal and / or written directions on tasks, training, projects or department / company policies.
• Provide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks / projects, or requests to various persons during execution of tasks / projects.
• Produce the end product of requested tasks / projects in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
• Modify existing designs to meet customer provided requirements.
• Provide specific product sales support.
• Establish and improve upon product cost targets.
• Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.
• Lead the introduction of standard product for distribution and manufacturing.
• Lead projects or portions of projects.
• Assist others with projects.
• Provide training to engineers.
• Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.
• Record daily activities.
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional physical demand of moving or rearranging files and file storage boxes, and or product
• Fast-paced office environment

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or the equivalent in appropriate education and experience as determined by management
• Proficient with CAD software (Design & Manufacturing disciplines)
• Basic understanding of common manufacturing processes
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner

For internal use only: ENG001, ENG002