Mechanical Engineer

Plansee Group; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Plansee Group in Franklin, USA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to transform molybdenum and tungsten components using CAD for customer projects. You will create 3D models, drawings, and documentation to support engineering and manufacturing.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3+ years CAD experience, with Autodesk Inventor and other CAD tools. You’ll collaborate with sales, production, and vendors to bring designs from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of CAD design experience in 3D models and drawings.
• Experience reading drawings to AMSE/ISO; GD&T knowledge.
• Manufacturing experience with CNC or sheet metal a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create/update 3D Solid Models, assemblies, and drawings for customer projects.
• Prepare supplemental project documentation and work instructions.
• Provide technical input and task estimates on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with sales and production on current engineering activities.
• Conduct technical investigations applying mechanical engineering principles.
• Perform calculations to verify design concepts.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing during design, test, and production.
• Lead design reviews and communicate requirements across teams.
• Review customer specs and communicate scope to Engineering.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create/update 3D Solid Models, assemblies, and drawings relating to customer projects and engineering support orders.
• Create/update supplemental project documentation including but not limited to, machine programs, tool and fixture design drawings, process flows, setup information and work instructions, project plans/timelines, and presentations.
• Provide technical input and task estimates on customer job requirements.
• Interact with sales and production departments on current engineering activities and new orders.
• Carry out independent technical investigations involving the application of a wide variety of mechanical engineering principles in the origination or modification of materials, components, process specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform necessary electrical/mechanical calculations to verify/validate design concepts
• Confer with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing to gather necessary data required for the design development. Support manufacturing during design, test, production phases.
• Accountable for design orientated projects as assigned, from concept to production, including responsibilities for design reviews. Support design review process through preparation, presentation, and follow-up on new projects.
• Review, interpret, and communicate technical requirements on customer specifications to Engineering team members, as well as other departments, on required scope of work.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent combination of directly related experience and education.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using CAD Software to produce 3D Solid models, assemblies, and drawings. Experience with primary CAD software Autodesk Inventor, familiarity with AutoCAD, Solidworks & Siemens NX is also plus and will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing related role, supporting CNC Machining and/or sheet metal fabrication. Additional hands on experience in machining, fabrication, mechanical inspection, and/or tool & fixture design is a plus.
• High level working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting drawings to AMSE & ISO drafting standards. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience using SAP is a plus. BOMs, Routers, Material Masters, etc.
• Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Ability present technical information and report project status to cross functional teams and management.
• Must possess exceptional project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K w/ company match
• Time off Benefits
• And much more!

The base compensation for this position is between 65-77k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.