Machine Design Engineer

Dunaway; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunaway is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer for industrial machine design, focusing on extrusion-related equipment and 3D modeling in SolidWorks. You will lead design and integration of new machinery into manufacturing processes and collaborate with field services to troubleshoot on-site equipment.

The role requires 10+ years in industrial machinery design, proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and experience with hydraulics, FEAs, and PLC systems. Travel 10–15% is possible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial machinery and equipment design.
• Ability to schedule jobs through the shop to keep machinists and assemblers busy.
• Experience generating 2D drawings for manufacturing in Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics for new designs and troubleshooting existing systems.
• Working knowledge of FEA analysis using industry standard software.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Design extrusion presses and related equipment using 3D modeling software.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment for repair or enhancements.
• Coordinate with field services to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Plan, move, and install industrial equipment including extrusion presses and handling systems.
• Assist with job quotations and estimates.
• Travel 10%-15% as workload permits.

Skills

Project management

Machine building

CAD software

Mechanical design

Product design

FEA

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

CAM software

PLC (Allen Bradley)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer For Industrial Machine Design
Dunaway is looking to hire a highly skilled, mid to senior level industrial Machine Design Engineer with 3D modeling (Solidworks) and FEA skills, who can design industrial equipment related to the aluminum extrusion industry. This includes billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, handling systems, etc. You must be able to plan, design, and coordinate the integration of new extrusion machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes with a high level of proficiency. This position must be capable of designing and troubleshooting complex mechanical functions while working independently and cohesively with your teammates.

This position will be the main contact for all engineering for the company and will report directly to the president/owner of the company.

Job duties

• Design of extrusion presses and related industrial and material handling equipment using 3D modeling software.
• Reverse engineering of existing equipment for repair or product enhancements
• Work directly with the field services team to assist with troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Orchestrate the movement and installation of industrial equipment including extrusion presses, handling systems, billet heaters, etc.
• Assist with quoting jobs
• 10%-15% travel – subject to change based on workload

Required experience

• Industrial machinery and equipment design: 10+ years
• Ability to schedule jobs through the shop to keep all machinists and assemblers busy at all times
• Experience generating 2D drawings for manufacturing - in Solidworks and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of hydraulics for new designs and troubleshooting existing systems
• Working knowledge of FEA analysis using industry standard software
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components

Preferred experience

• Experience in the aluminum extrusion industry - designing and troubleshooting
• Experience using Solidworks and CAM software
• 3+ years’ experience designing aluminum extrusion presses and associated handling and support equipment - billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, etc.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial.

Pay – based on experience

About Dunaway

For over 40 years, Dunaway has been designing, building and upgrading extrusion presses and systems. These turnkey capabilities allow us to support our customers with any size job – from relining containers and upgrading equipment, to systems installation and redesigning entire plants.

Our in-house CNC capabilities allow us to machine to tolerances of .0005”, to provide the finest quality extrusion press components. Additionally, we offer engineering, consultation, installations and field services.

Dunaway components and systems are installed worldwide – from the U.S. and Canada to Europe and Asia-Pacific. We are the Extrusion Machinery Specialists.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Project Management
• Machine Building/Assembling
• CAD Software
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Product Design Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• 3D Modeling
• 2D Drawings
• Industrial Controls
• Extrusion Machine
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• CAM Software
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)