Mechanical Engineer

PCE, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PCE, Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop new products and materials, perform performance testing, and provide technical assistance to customers.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to meet design, cost, and schedule goals, lead prototype runs, and contribute to manufacturing turnover. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 1–3+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with injection mold tooling and automation equipment preferred.
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets and basic statistics.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Select materials to meet mechanical and environmental requirements while balancing cost.
• Ensure designs implement advanced technologies while meeting manufacturing, cost, and timing goals.
• Work with customers, sales managers, project managers, and internal teams to identify requirements and meet design goals.
• Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure all key deliverables.
• Coordinate prototype and pilot runs to mature the design for manufacturing.
• Lead launches of new programs with global manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare turnover to manufacturing and write technical documents for communications.

Skills

Solidworks

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Injection mold tooling

Automation equipment

Spreadsheets

Statistics software

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer

Full Time Professional Lincoln, NE, US

SUMMARY: Develop new products and materials that support current product lines or helps to establish new product lines. Perform performance characteristic testing of new and existing products. Provide technical assistance to customers and the organization. Responsible for producing new part design samples in a timely and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select materials to meet mechanical and environmental requirements while being the most cost effective solution.
• Ensure designs implement advanced technologies while meeting manufacturing, cost, and timing goals.
• Work directly with customers, sales managers, project managers, and internal teams to identify customer requirements, establish design expectations, and meet agreed upon design, performance, and goals for projects.
• Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure all key deliverables are met.
• Coordinate all activities to accomplish prototype and pilot production runs to mature the design of components and assemblies and meet customer needs for finished material.
• Coordinate all project activities to ensure smooth release of products into manufacturing meeting customer requirements and established timelines.
• Perform risk assessment tests and use results to improve design and reduce risks before reaching manufacturing
• Drive and lead the launch of new programs with the various affected global manufacturing facilities.
• Lead new product development projects from concept through preparation of turnover tomanufacturing,
• Establish project plans and milestone charts at the inception of new projects, then track and report on progress.
• Submit monthly project status reports.
• Write technical documents on significant findings that can be used as a sales training aid, help promote new products or be published in technical journals.
• Maintain leading-edge technical proficiency in the areas of metals, corrosion, polymers, and materials characterization techniques by staying abreast of new trends and scientific developments in these fields.
• Work with other departments in obtaining samples and test data. Provide other departments with information needed to prepare catalogs and other sales literature.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems and maintenance of quality and safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Skills in Solidworks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge in i njection mold tooling/automation equipment is preferred
• Standard business computer skills to include experience with spreadsheets and basic statistical software.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in MechanicalEngineering or equivalent
• 1-3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

PCE, Inc recognizes that veterans and an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such an accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation. PCE, Inc. will attempt to make reasonable accommodation. PCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.