Mechanical Design Engineer

Task Force Tips, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

401K & Profit-Sharing Plan

Quarterly Bonus

On-site Fitness Center

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Task Force Tips, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Valparaiso, IN, to drive product design using SOLIDWORKS and coordinate with Quality, Assembly and Service teams.

You will redesign parts for better production, document designs, and contribute to technical manuals and test instructions. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work on hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Strong SOLIDWORKS experience with 3D CAD modeling.
• Ability to design and detail hydraulic components and systems (electro-hydraulic and mechanical).
• Ability to interpret prints, sketches, layouts and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SOLIDWORKS to create new products and document design activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Assembly and Service to solve manufacturing issues.
• Redesign existing parts to improve production and performance.
• Draft and proofread product manuals, assembly instructions and test procedures.
• Provide training on assembly instructions for new products.
• Analyze new product concepts for manufacturability and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Self-directed

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

3D Experience

FEA/CFD software

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1196

AMKUS .is an established manufacturer of firefighting equipment based in Valparaiso, IN. Our continuous improvement process ensures we help first responders save lives and protect property more safely and effectively than the day before.

Our Culture is Contagious! Come grow with us and be part of the TFT Proud Culture! Be a part of saving lives and protecting property by putting life-saving products in the hands of our first responders! View our video - TFT, a Firefighter Legacy

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Utilize SOLIDWORKS computerized aided design software to create new products, design modifications and document various design activities
• Collaborates with Quality, Assembly and Service Department team members to solve manufacturing and assembly problems
• Redesigns and makes minor changes in existing parts to improve production, performance, and/or assembly
• Recommends design changes to meet new market requests
• Organizes and updates prints and distributes revisions to appropriate shop personnel
• Provides training regarding assembly instructions for new products
• Performs part master work and reviews status reports, such as adding new parts, bills of materials or editing existing items
• Drafts and proofreads technical product documentation, such as product manuals, assembly instructions, test instructions
• Proactively offers suggestions for the improvement of a product, process or practice
• Analyze concepts of new product designs, including judging feasibility for manufacture, assembly, function, and reliability
• Potential for travel to vendor or customer locations to evaluate performance of products and solve problems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Experienced in 3D CAD Modeling utilizing SOLIDWORKS and 3D Experience
• Ability to design, develop and detail hydraulic components and systems, including electro-hydraulic and mechanical components
• Ability to make practical application of manufacturing techniques such as machining, molding, and assembly
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate detailed prints, sketches, layouts and specifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to problem solve and think analytically
• Goal driven, self-directed individual ready to carry out the vision and mission of a fast-paced organization

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 10 year’s experience in mechanical product design, specifically in Fire Fighting Products.
• Design of experiments and testing experience
• FEA and CFD software experience
• Regulatory testing and certification experience

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance (Effective on the 1stof the month after hire.)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & PTO Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Quarterly Bonus
• Employee Recognition Program “We appreciate our ALL STARS”
• Off- Site Health Clinic
• On-site Fitness Center
• Tuition Assistance
• And more!

*All Hires are subject to a background check and drug test

Task Force Tips LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Task Force Tips LLC that we evaluate qualified applicants and not to discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics in its hiring decisions and employment policies, as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9, 1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, and any other applicable law. Click here to View Policy

Task Force Tips LLC offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation with Human Resources at any time.