Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to conceptualize and design baggage handling systems. The role requires collaboration with engineering stakeholders and responsibilities including modeling systems, conducting engineering calculations, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in conveyance, construction, or system-level engineering.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, specifically baggage handling, is a plus.
• Capability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design custom baggage handling systems using CAD software.
• Create detailed field installation drawings for customer approval.
• Collaborate with team to identify potential issues and solutions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem-solver

Organized

Critical thinker

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Design Engineer

REPORTS TO: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role in the conceptualization, design, and development of baggage handling systems and components. You will collaborate successfully with mostly engineering stakeholders including project engineers, principal engineers, and other engineering designers and design engineers to complete baggage handling projects successfully. You will focus on safe, high-quality output, on schedule and on budget.

Our Mechanical Design Engineer would be responsible in part for modeling the systems (or portions of the systems), based on customer specifications and as-sold information. You would understand the system and provide input when a more efficient design would be better suited. You will help create comprehensive, detailed installation and component level drawing packages per customer specifications and field installation team requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design custom baggage handling systems using CAD software (2D AutoCAD, 3D Inventor).
• Develop component level equipment, assembly, weldment, and part level models and detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Perform engineering calculations, such as horsepower and speeds.
• Collaborate in a team setting with other engineers, and occasionally with other business units, customers, or vendors.
• Identify potential issues and provide efficient solutions.
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), Manifests, and other engineering documentation.
• Create detailed field installation drawings containing detail for customer approval and field installation ease.
• Ensure all designs comply with specifications and standards.
• Participate in design review meetings with the project team.
• Provide support during fabrication and construction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office primarily, with occasional field visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High productivity in office.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive typing/data entry.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position works in office. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours may vary to meet project requirements.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and equipment Manifests.
• Detail oriented, organized, and quality driven.
• Ability to multi-task and change focus rapidly.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver.
• Self-starting instincts and motivation to work independently.
• Capable of handling stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in years of experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in conveyance, construction, or other system-level engineering functions.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, specifically baggage handling, is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD Software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed.