Mechanical Engineer

Global Retool Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Brighton, MI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to analyze customer requirements and develop innovative solutions. You will ensure high-quality design and effective project execution while leading teams. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks, with excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical design experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D and Solidworks 2018 or newer is a must.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and develop competitive systems.
• Document engineering calculations and high quality design work.
• Finalize and transmit projects on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical design

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Solidworks 2018

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer Production Division Analyze customer requirements and develop competitive systems and station concepts. Document pertinent application engineering calculations and data. Responsible for high quality design work, accurate quoting, and effective machine build supervision and startup.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for the quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of designs.

Responsible for conformance to design specifications.

Obtain necessary subcontract support and quotations.

Support proposals in writing proposal documentation.

Attend customer line up meetings.

Visit customer plants.

Participate in the development of sales presentation strategies and materials.

Review and completely understand customer requirements and specifications.

Terms and conditions.

Plant and corporate specifications.

Part and assembly drawings and specifications.

Develop conceptual solutions and alternatives.

Process flow sequences and strategies.

Part handling and fixturing methods.

Station concepts, including operating sequences, timing charts.

Material flow with system layouts and arrangements.

Sketches, drawings, and motion sheets as required to document the above, direct CAD work and provide presentation materials.

Initiate internal concept review and brainstorming meetings.

Obtain vendor quotations on critical equipment.

Communicate with vendors via phone, fax, and email to provide line-ups, develop alternative solutions, receive, and clarify quotations.

Develop quotations and proposals.

System and station descriptions.

Specification responses.

Price breakdowns.

Terms and conditions.

Identify and resolve problems.

Work with technical and commercial experts as required.

Obtain outside/vendor technical assistance.

Alert management to critical unresolved issues in a timely manner.

Obtain final pricing and delivery decisions.

Finalize and transmit the project on schedule. Ultimately responsible for the technical quality and commercial success of assigned projects.

Understands customer specifications and objective of the project.

Establish and execute the timeline for the project per the customer requirements.

Adhere to the project budget.

Capable of communicating to the various divisions (electrical, mechanical), in the company, and ensuring their understanding of the tasks at hand.

Interface with and provide support to all operational departments including Manufacturing, Sales, Service, and Applications.

Address all customer concerns and requirements.

Regular reporting of project progress and status to the customer and GRG management.

Manage supplier and subcontractor relations on projects.

Participate on all the meetings regarding the project execution and progress.

Responsible for the design, manufacturing, assembly, debug, try-out and support of runoff, teardown, shipment, installation, start-up, and buyoff for all assigned projects.

Responsible for the delivery of all the as built drawings, bill of materials, manuals, and documentation to the customer.

Support customer change orders.

Participate in all project meetings.

Review the overall performance of the project with departmental managers and provide input on how GRG can make improvements for future projects.

Responsible for collecting all payments from customers.

Serve as the Mechanical Project Engineer on projects as needed.

Requirements:

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

4+ years of mechanical design experience preferred.

Experienced with AutoCAD 2D a must.

Experienced with Solidworks 2018 or newer a must.

With Inventor and/or Catia V5 experience is preferred.

Creative, outside-the-box thinker with lots of new ideas.

Have a firm understanding of motion control systems (e.g., robotics, gantry systems, conveyors, etc.) preferred.

Excellent customer focus and strong attention to detail.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Able to effectively deal with customer complaints.

Must be a legal US citizen or resident and possess a current driver’s license.

Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Employee is always expected to be honest and ethical because individual performance must reflect favorably on GRG America Corporation of America.

Must project a professional appearance and attitude.

Must have good customer relation skills.

Must be willing to travel 20-30% locally, domestically, and internationally.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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