Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD/CAM

Jobtailor; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Design Engineer to design and improve refiner plates for refiners and mills, ensuring performance, durability, and fiber processing quality. You will develop plate patterns, drawings, and specifications, and ensure proper form, fit, and function while following safety guidelines.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering to translate customer and technical requirements into robust engineering products, support

Qualifications

• Associate or trade school degree in drafting or engineering.
• 5+ years of machine design / drafting experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of CNC programming with Cimatron and pattern making principles.
• Strong organizational, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design refiner plates, from existing 2D to Cimatron 3D.
• Produce engineering drawings and meet specifications for pattern data base.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales and customers.
• Support troubleshooting, product development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be available for off-site trainings and customer visits.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Logical problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting

Trade School Certification in Engineering

Tools

Cimatron 3D Design

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

• The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and improving refiner plates for refiners and mills to meet customer performance requirements and support optimal equipment performance, durability, and fiber processing quality.
• This role develops plate patterns, drawings, and specifications while ensuring proper form, fit, and function and compliance with company safety guidelines.
• The position works closely with Product Managers, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering to incorporate customer, technical, and operational requirements into engineering products and supports troubleshooting, product development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Requires design skills.
• Design refiner plates, from existing 2D to Cimatron 3D.
• Produce engineering drawings and meet specifications for pattern data base.
• Produce Sales support information such as inch-cuts and photo sheets.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales and customers.
• Use design software Cimatron to create or modify existing files.
• Maintain office records and files to rigging file by family by pattern.
• Follow pattern priority list base on next available drawing.
• Follow all continuous improvements to meet the best practice methods.
• Review other drafters’ drawings to control check list by product type.
• Work closely with CNC Manager to meet expectation for expediting fabrication of pattern(s).
• Must be available for off-site trainings and customer visits.

Requirements

• Associate or Trade School Degree in Drafting or Engineering.
• Five plus (5+) years machine design / drafting experience, preferred.
• Proficient in various software packages: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project and AutoCAD.
• Requires knowledge of CNC programming with Cimatron and pattern making principles.
• High capacity of strategic, logical, and methodical thinking, and independent decision making skills for problem solving.
• Must be organized, able to manage time, prioritize, pay close attention to detail, maintain a high degree of accuracy, and work as a team member or independently while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, follow direction with little to no supervision, and continually meet the quality standards of the Company.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, regard confidentiality and safety requirements at all times.
• Represent Company interests and be sensitive to internal and external customer satisfaction (understand sense of urgency and importance of follow-up).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and improving refiner plates, utilizing Cimatron for 3D modeling and engineering drawings, while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and customer specifications. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cimatron 3D Design
• Engineering Drawings Production
• CNC Programming Knowledge
• Machine Design Experience
• Drafting Degree or Trade School Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cimatron Software Proficiency
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Engineering Drawing Skills
• Pattern Making Principles
• Machine Design
• Technical Specifications Development
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Data Management
• Quality Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Logical Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting
• Trade School Certification in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Refiner Plates
• Fiber Processing Quality
• Customer Performance Requirements
• Manufacturing Coordination
• Safety Guidelines Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project