Machine Design Engineer

PLP; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PLP seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and improve mechanical systems for custom production equipment. You will prepare cost estimates, schedules and budgets while creating and maintaining detailed drawings and documentation.

You will collaborate with suppliers and shop personnel to ensure design integrity and successful installation. The role requires hands-on mechanical design, experience with 3D modeling (Creo preferred), and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design capability required; hands-on with assemblies and components.
• Ability to generate clear drawings and documentation.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Creo preferred).

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation.
• Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget.
• Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings.
• Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval.
• Works with suppliers to source qualified components.
• Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components.
• Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments to assure compliance with engineering design.
• Assists with the build and oversees the installation of the automated system.
• Commissions and troubleshoots cell for initial production run.
• Prepares maintenance and parts manuals, operation instructions and recommended spare parts list.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Creo 3D modeling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Creo

MS Office

Job description

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation.
• Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget.
• Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings. Drawings may be completed through drafting support function.
• Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval.
• Works with suppliers to source qualified components.
• Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components.
• Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments to assure compliance with engineering design.
• Assists with the build and oversees the installation of the automated system.
• Commissions and troubleshoots cell for initial production run.
• Prepares maintenance and parts manuals, operation instructions and recommended spare parts list.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in mechanical design or a desire to build custom production equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing facility. Experience in generating technical drawings. Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Creo preferred).

SKILLS

The candidate must possess strong mechanical design and hands-on capabilities; working knowledge of mechanical design/detailing, pneumatics, hydraulics and materials; basic experience in 3D modeling software (Creo preferred) and MS Office software applications; solid organizational skills including detail-oriented personality and multitasking skills; work well independently or in teams; have clear, concise and accurate communication skills (verbal and written).