Mechanical Engineer

American Baler Co.

Cordele (GA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing company in Cordele, Georgia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to handle drafting and design for new and existing products. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of engineering experience, particularly with 3D design/drafting. Responsibilities include collaborating with team members, generating detailed documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a starting salary of $70,000.00.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in an engineering role required.
Proven experience working with 3D design/drafting required.

Responsibilities

Draft and design for new and existing products.
Generate detailed designs, drawings, and concepts.
Resolve design/drawing issues and ensure timely corrections.
Participate in safety meetings and follow company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D design software

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for drafting/design function for the development of new and existing products as well as providing technical support to other areas of the company. The Mechanical Engineer will have comprehensive knowledge of engineering processes and practices.

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work in conjunction with Designers and Engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.
Generate detailed designs and drawings, concepts, and new product mechanisms in both 2D and 3D.
Resolve design/drawing issues in order to meet required goals.
Develop required documentation during development and for transfer to production (models, detail drawings); generate meticulous, detailed, and thorough documentation and reports.
Interface with the client as needed on various projects.
Communicate job requirements and design intent to others on operation of systems.
Ensure corrective actions for mechanical design issues are addressed appropriately and implemented in a timely manner.
Participate in company safety meetings, safety awareness, and Lean manufacturing meetings.
Perform work in accordance with Harris American Company policies and procedures.

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.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro‑magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.

The employee will occasionally be required to walk through the warehouse while wearing safety gear, such as eye protection, ear plugs, and foot protection. This environment may include loud noises, flashing lights, and strong odors.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering required.
Minimum 3 years experience in an engineering role required.
Proven experience working with 3D design/drafting required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Exhibit strong analytical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Have good organizational skills and be a self‑starter.
Be able to communicate clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Work well within a team environment.
Have the ability to work with little to no supervision.

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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift, push or pull objects up to 20 pounds. Hand‑eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will occasionally be required to walk through the warehouse.

Benefits