Mechanical Engineer

Okuma America Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Okuma America Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and test mechanical systems for manufacturing solutions. You will integrate peripheral equipment, troubleshoot components, and support cross-functional teams including sales and service.

The role requires solid CAD experience, documentation proficiency, and awareness of ISO/OSHA/ANSI standards. Up to 20% travel to work with Customers, Distributors, and Partners is expected.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or 8–10 years in machine tool installation, maintenance or repair.
• 3–7 years mechanical design experience; machine tool design preferred.
• Experience with CNC machine tools is a plus and CAD experience is required.
• Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and ANSI standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Processing Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs).
• Direct technical support for sales, service, operations, partners and distributors as required.
• Continuous improvements of designs and processes.
• Design documentation (functional specifications, 2D/3D CAD, assembly/installation instructions, BOM’s, etc.).
• Processing of Engineering Changes (ECOs).
• Investigation and root cause analysis for Customer Complaints (NOP).
• Standardization of design / common components.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules.
• Create, concept and detail mechanical designs.
• US Sourcing of components and systems.
• Cost control / cost reduction / meeting cost objectives.
• Component evaluation and specification.
• Electromechanical systems troubleshooting.

Skills

Solid modeling CAD

Technical communication

CNC machine tools knowledge

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering or 8-10 years of machine tool installation/maintenance/repair

3-7 years mechanical design experience; prior machine tool design preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Charlotte, NC 28278. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Travel Percentage: Up to 20%. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Engineering.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for producing quality mechanical designs, integrating Partners’ peripheral equipment, and testing and troubleshooting of components and systems for Okuma’s manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Processing Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs)
• Direct technical support for sales, service, operations, partners and distributors as required
• Continuous improvements of designs and processes
• Design documentation (functional specifications, 2D/3D CAD, assembly/installation instructions, BOM’s, etc.)
• Processing of Engineering Changes (ECOs)
• Investigation and root cause analysis for Customer Complaints (NOP)
• Standardization of design / common components
• Creating and maintaining project schedules
• Create, concept and detail mechanical designs
• US Sourcing of components and systems
• Cost control / cost reduction / meeting cost objectives
• Component evaluation and specification
• Electromechanical systems troubleshooting

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or 8-10 years of machine tool installation, maintenance and/or repair.
• 3-7 years of mechanical design experience (prior machine tool design experience preferred)
• Prior experience with CNC machine tools desired (experience with Okuma machines preferred)
• Prior design experience using solid modeling software (CAD)
• Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented and tested designs
• Understanding and applications of national and international standards such as ISO, OSHA, ANSI standards
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• 10% travel required to work with Customers, Distributors, and Partners