Mechanical Design Engineer

KENT MOORE CABINETS; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Moore Cabinets is seeking a design engineer to create and implement current cabinet logic and construction practices within new software platforms. The role involves researching and developing systems for custom cabinets and improving construction efficiency across existing designs.

You will maintain parametric designs in CAD/CAM software, assess alternative assembly sequences, and collaborate with design and production teams to transfer critical information for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Practical drafting skills with ability to read blueprints and develop parametric cabinet designs.
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools for cabinet manufacturing is desired.
• Good math skills and basic computer proficiency are essential.
• Ability to communicate with Sales, Office and Drafting teams; residential construction knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement cabinet logic and construction practices in new software platforms.
• Research and develop systems for manufacture of custom cabinets.
• Improve performance and efficiency of cabinet designs; update design processes in new software packages.
• Document current assembly practices and requirements for cabinets and other in-house assemblies.
• Develop parametric designs for cabinets and large assemblies in CAD/CAM software; assess alternative joinery methods.

Skills

Drafting skills

CAD experience

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

Residential construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Cabinet Vision

Job description

Job Summary: Create and implement current cabinet logic and construction practices into new software platforms. Research and develop ideas and systems for the manufacture of custom cabinets. Improve performance and construction efficiency of the designs of new and existing designs. Updates design process to new software packages.Duties and Responsibilities:Research and document current assembly practices and requirements for cabinets and other custom assemblies built in houseImplement parametric designs for custom cabinets and large assemblies into CAD/CAM software for construction.Determine if alternative assembly sequences or joinery methods would increase productivity times or reduce waste.Maintain a library of parametric designs that will have to updated with new or improving technology, features, or manufacturing requirements.Continue development of communication between design and production teams to efficiently transfer pertinent information regarding custom cabinet designs.Conduct tests of designs through production sequences.Qualifications:Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree is preferred.Must have basic drafting skills.Must have great basic computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.Must be able to use computer equipment, including video display devices, while performing duties.Prefer CAD experience (i.e. AutoCad and/or Cabinet Vision).Must have good mathematical skills.Must be able to read and comprehend construction blue prints.Must be able to communicate with Sales, Office and Drafting personnel by phone, by computer and in-person.Residential construction knowledge/experience preferred.Essential Functions of the Job:Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time without making errors.Must work the required daily and weekly hours to complete scheduled work.Must be of sound mind and able to exercise good social skills with customers and co-workers.Sits for several hours or more per day.May stand and walk several hours per day.Sometimes lifts and carries heavy objects.Bends, stretches, reaches and twists while performing duties of the job.Frequently uses fingers to operate telephone, grasp and use writing implements and papers, operate calculator and computer, and perform other job duties.Must have correction vision to:Complete forms and other necessary paperworkBe aware of surroundings and location of items neededPerform various job dutiesMust have corrected hearing to listen to:Needs of customers in person and over the telephoneNeeds and advice from supervisor and co-workersThe environment to be aware of surroundings.Must be able to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers, both over the phone and in person.Must be alert and able to identify a hazard, should one occur, in order to avoid it, by correcting immediately or reporting immediately as necessary.II. Exertion Requirements: LightActivityLoad/Weight/ForceDurationPushing10 - 20 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPushing25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainOccasionallyPushing50 - 100 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainRarelyPulling10 - 20 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPulling25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainOccasionallyPulling50 - 100 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainRarelyLifting10 - 20 lbs.FrequentlyLifting25 - 50 lbs.OccasionallyLifting50 - 100 lbs.RarelyCarrying10 - 20 lbs.FrequentlyCarrying25 - 50 lbs.OccasionallyCarrying50 - 100 lbs.RarelyIII. Sensory Requirements: LightActivityRequirementHearingCorrected to detect a minimum amplitude of 65 dB(A) for normal speaking voice at a distance of three feet.VisionCorrected to 20/40Color Discriminationn/aTasten/aSmelln/aTalkTalking with a normal voice approximates to sound pressure level 65 dB(A)Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree is preferred.Must have basic drafting skills.Must have great basic computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.Must be able to use computer equipment, including video display devices, while performing duties.Prefer CAD experience (i.e. AutoCad and/or Cabinet Vision).Must have good mathematical skills.Must be able to read and comprehend construction blue prints.Must be able to communicate with Sales, Office and Drafting personnel by phone, by computer and in-person.Residential construction knowledge/experience preferred.