Mechanical Engineer

Optimal; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to join their team in Kentucky. The role involves researching and developing mechanical products and systems, studying design proposals, and diagnosing equipment failures.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 5-7 years of experience, with a preference for those having mechanical and electrical expertise. Experience in Product Development and knowledge of CAD software will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years of experience required.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test mechanical devices.
• Analyze design proposals for time and cost feasibility.
• Diagnose equipment failures and recommend solutions.
• Assist in developing structural designs of products.

Skills

Creativity

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving ability

Ability to read blueprints

Team player

Detail oriented

Experience with CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Job Summary

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Description

Lead regular Product Development Team to manage issues related to the product engineering of Exterior Hardware mechatronic components. Author Engineering Change Requests to update the designs of these parts for quality and cost improvements. Track and reduce warranty associated with these parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years experience required.

Hiring Manager's Top Skills

• Looking for candidates that have a combination of both mechanical and electrical experience.
• Looking for candidates that have more mechanism experience and not stamping or metal experience.
• Product Development experience is a plus as well.