Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k Match

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

APPLIED Adhesives seeks a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects, ensure product conformity to standards, and support production testing. You will create 2D/3D CAD models and assist the Engineering Manager with feasibility reviews.

This is an on-site role in Rockford, MI with travel to APPLIED facilities as needed. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience required.
• Advanced CAD proficiency with SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control circuits advantageous.
• Experience with manufacturability in machining centers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts of specialty equipment, aligning with customer specs.
• Create surface and solid CAD models to meet design requirements.
• Validate new designs to ensure quality and performance.
• Execute engineering change orders and update documentation.
• Participate in DFMEA and DFM activities to mitigate risks.
• Review safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Travel to APPLIED facilities as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Fluid calculations

Job description

About APPLIED Adhesives: We have you covered. Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered. With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.

We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner. Come join us!

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer who displays strong communication, interpersonal skills, and embraces a growth mindset. This position will lead design projects, ensure product conformity to internal and regulatory standards, support production personnel during new design testing and validation, and assist the Engineering Manager in specialty equipment feasibility reviews. This individual will utilize computer-aided design software to create 2D and 3D models of parts and equipment. This is an on-site role in Rockford, MI. There is no relocation for this role, if you do not live in the Grand Rapids, MI. area, you will not be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts of specialty equipment, adhering to customer specifications.
• Create surface and solid CAD models to satisfy design requirements.
• Work with a design team and individually on CAD projects.
• Validate new designs, ensuring products meet or exceed quality and performance standards.
• Execute engineering change orders.
• Create assembly documentation and user manuals from CAD drawings.
• Participate in DFMEA and DFM activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis on issues identified during production or customer use to improve product performance or durability.
• Collect and analyze data on equipment performance using engineering analysis tools and techniques.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review safety standards and make changes as applicable to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of new and developing industry technology, equipment, and applications; apply this knowledge to recommend product enhancements.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel to APPLIED facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Are Ideal for This Role If You

• Are well organized, process and data driven, and have solid analytical skills.
• Work well as part of a team and individually on projects.
• Are proactive in nature.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Possess mechanical dexterity to perform equipment operation.
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 35 lbs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience is required.
• Excellent engineering/mechanical aptitude required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills required.
• Knowledge of component design for manufacturability in machining centers required.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and AutoCAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Prior experience with Programmable Logic Controllers preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control circuits preferred.
• Familiarity with fluids calculations preferred.

Why Work for Us

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

Our Core Values

Team-Oriented We win together! We treat our teammates with respect.

Get Things Done We focus on results, not excuses. We consistently go above and beyond.

Accountable When we make a commitment, we keep it. Trust is earned.

Curious Curiosity is the spark for a solution. We are growth-minded and eager to learn.

Driven to Win A highly satisfied customer is our ultimate win. Profitable growth = winning.

Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion. In today’s dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it’s demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.

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. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteranstatus.