Mechanical Design Engineer

Morrison Container Handling Solutions; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Container Handling Solutions in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design container handling equipment and produce manufacture-ready CAD drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

You will collaborate with Lead Engineers and Manufacturing, review specifications, and help ensure designs are robust, reliable, and ready for production. A strong team mindset and commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering design experience preferred.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor; strong CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Manufacturing, and Assembly to design container handling equipment.
• Use CAD software to produce manufacture-ready designs; detail parts, and create drawings and specifications for production.
• Review specifications, sketches, drawings, and data to assess design factors and procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Morrison Container Handling Solutions, the leading container handling expert in the packaging industry, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Engineers, Manufacturing, and Assembly team members to design problem-solving container handling equipment.
• Using CAD software, produce standard, manufacture-ready designs; detail parts, and create mechanical drawings, assembly prints, and specifications that enable the production team to correctly fabricate and assemble all engineering output.
• Review specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Maintain close communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with the production team to ensure proper assembly and operation of completed designs; modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Communicate with customers in a professional and timely manner regarding feasibility, design, order status, operational concerns, service, and more.
• Focus on concepts and designs with the potential for repeatability and standardization to maximize efficiency and profitability and minimize errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering design experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced ability to work with Autodesk Inventor is highly desired.
• Attitude: Strong desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer; and embrace the Morrison “Support Built In” philosophy.
• Engineering and Technology: Proficient knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of Morrison products.
• Reliability: Ability to consistently meet deadlines with accuracy; available to discuss details of work with colleagues outside of normal business hours.
• Communication and Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and review related information with colleagues to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Mechanical Skills: Proficient knowledge of mechanical systems and their designs, uses, repair and maintenance; including, but not limited to, bearing types and configurations, tolerances, and serviceability.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of parts.