Mechanical Engineer

Altron Automation; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altron Automation in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical design and detailing of automated machines and fixtures. This full-time role demands expertise in solidworks and strong mechanical aptitude.

The ideal candidate will have at least an Associates degree, extensive experience in machine design, and the ability to convey concepts effectively. Join a team focused on quality and integrity in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates degree in an engineering related field.
• 7 or more years of applicable machine design experience may be considered.
• 5 years of experience in machine design with strong knowledge of design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical design and detailing of automated machines.
• Review and resolve job opportunities and problems encountered by manufacturing.
• Participate in activities promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Supervisory skills

Complex problem solving

Education

Associates degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer, Hudsonville, MI –

Altron Automation is a custom manufactured automated machinery company in West Michigan. We design, build and execute all in-house, located in Hudsonville, Michigan. Included in our capabilities are advanced manufacturing systems, test equipment, reinforced plastics and prototyping. We provide best-in-class automated tooling and equipment and are recognized as a top-tier manufacturing partner dedicated to anticipating customer’s needs.

For more than 30 years Altron Automation has been designing high quality engineered solutions and creating automation with the very best service and engineering team. We are all about quality, dedication and integrity. Delivering results with pristine accuracy is essential to us.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for mechanical design, detailing and compiling a bill of materials for customer manufactured automated machines and fixtures. They will ensure the machine to be built is functional and suits the application for which it was sold. This is a full time role.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capable of conception, designing and detailing a complete job.
• Review, resolve and investigate opportunities that arise pertaining to active jobs.
• Review procedures and make suggestions for company standard procedures.
• Pursue new or revised technology, which will result in cost savings to the company.
• Provide machine manufacturing with bills of material, machine layout prints and detail prints required for mechanical machine construction.
• Work within the computer network system as directed.
• Review with manufacturing, engineering’s intent for machine construction.
• Resolve problems encountered by manufacturing.
• Provide purchased component information to manual technical writers.
• Participate in and/or lead activities that promote continuous improvement, Altron’s Total Quality Systems and create a safe working environment.
• Reporting requirements include mechanical layout prints, mechanical detail prints and mechanical bill of materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Associates degree in an engineering related field (Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering highly preferred).
• -- OR --
• 7 or more years of applicable machine design experience in automation combined with some higher education in mechanical engineering may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine design with strong knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Strong mechanical aptitude essential.
• Able to convey concepts and ideas.
• Supervisory skills.
• Able to read and create machine layout and part prints.
• Must be capable of performing all the duties and responsibilities of a detailer.
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting practices and machine and fixture building practices.
• Fluent in Computer Aided Design – Solidworks preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and pertinent industry standards and codes.
• Capable of complex problem solving and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• High quality focus important.
• General knowledge of automotive and/or heavy truck industry products and local distributors of products.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Prioritizes and handles many tasks simultaneously and has demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent, professional communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills essential.
• Exercise team effort to achieve success.
• Thoughtful and respects peers, subordinates, supervisors and customers; able to work in multicultural environments.
• Takes pride in company and has concern for corporate image.