Mechanical Design Engineer

American Contract Group, Inc; Assaria (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Contract Group, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design tractor implements and attachments, guiding concepts through prototyping and testing.

You will create detailed drawings, BOMs, test plans, and work with manufacturing to ensure parts are fabricated to spec in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design new tractor implements, skid steer/excavator attachments, OEM products.
• Manage all aspects of design projects from concept to prototyping to testing.
• Support manufacturing to ensure fabrication aligns with design intent.
• Present concepts and design opportunities to management.
• Use analysis software and field testing to optimize designs.
• Create drawings, BOMs, test plans, and qualification documents.
• Suggest methods to improve production and quality.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro-E

SolidWorks

FEA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position works Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design new innovative tractor implements, skid steer/excavator attachments, OEM products, etc.
• Manage all aspects of design projects including concept, prototyping, testing and design for manufacturability.
• Provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated, welded and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride management team.
• Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
• Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering manager.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering; or three or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PRO-E, Solid Works, FEA software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and ability work in a fast-paced environment within a diverse group.
• Excellent communicator who performs well solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electronic integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of farming practices and equipment helpful.