Mechanical Design Engineer I

ESPEC North America Inc; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPEC North America Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Department in Hudsonville, MI. You will design mechanical systems for environmental test chambers, focusing on sheet metal parts, assemblies, and drawings using Inventor or AutoCAD.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in engineering (Bachelor’s preferred). You will follow ISO standards, work under supervision, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in our chambers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or current enrollment in an Engineering degree program required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal parts, build assemblies and related drawings using engineering best practices.
• Designs and releases a basic modification to a standard ENA chamber model.
• Understands Bill of Material structures and basic ERP function.
• Understands and uses the ENA problem-solving process.
• Follows engineering group procedures and ISO standards.
• Understands design for manufacturing & assembly, within manufacturing facility limitations.
• Works under supervision; regular attendance is required.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Who we are
ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission
We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Department.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM,

$66,490 - $74,672

Requirements

Summary
Designs mechanical systems for environmental test chambers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to design sheet metal parts, build assemblies and associated drawings using engineering best practices.
• Designs and releases a basic custom modification to a standard ENA chamber model.
• Understands Bill of Material structures and basic ERP function.
• Understands and uses the ENA problem-solving process.
• Follows engineering group procedures and ISO standards.
• Understands design for manufacturing & assembly, within the limitations of our manufacturing facility.
• Works under supervision.
• Regular, physical attendance is required.
  Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Competencies
  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance.
• Job Knowledge - Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Use of Technology - Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Communications - Keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree in Engineering or current enrollment in an Engineering degree program required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency with Inventor/Autocad in the following areas:

· Making changes (model/drawing) to an existing part

· Basic parts modeling

· Basic assembly models

· Basic Sheet metal parts

· Create flats

· Sheet metal drawings

· Part drawings

· Assembly drawings

· Concept Drawings

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while out in the production shop). The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.