Mechanical Engineer

Standard Motor Products; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an engineering professional to conduct research, design, and development. The role involves analyzing specifications, interacting with customers, and collaborating with the engineering team on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, experience with 3-D modeling software, and 1 to 4 years of engineering experience. This position is crucial for ensuring high-quality project outcomes while maintaining effective communication with various departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• 1-4 years of general engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with 3-D modeling software is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering research and development for assigned projects.
• Analyze specifications and project management tasks.
• Interact with customers for engineering design solutions.

Skills

3-D modeling software

Engineering principles

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct engineering research, design, and development for assigned projects, working independently or as a team member, while receiving or providing limited assistance from/to other team members where necessary.

Duties

• Analyze and establish the nature and objective of each assignment for specifications, procedures, tests, project management tasks, and other engineering concepts involved, in major to minor conjunction with an immediate supervisor or an additional supporting Engineer.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting engineering data submitted for new products and changes affecting standard products. Assist in analyzing and interpreting engineering concepts and specifications and in planning and organizing research procedures.
• Consistently and accurately update the project management system for all assigned projects and/or tasks. Provide limited support for less experienced engineers to help facilitate their projects, if applicable.
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions or problems they may have. Direct and/or coordinate assigned engineering activities required to determine customer needs and requirements relative to products manufactured by the company.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
• Apply sound engineering principles, conduct exploratory research and techniques, and perform basic designs, construction, and testing of pilot models.
• Assist as necessary in resolving production problems.
• Render technical advice and assistance to technicians, drafting personnel, and prototype builders assigned to the projects. Check completed drawings for accuracy of design, dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, etc.
• Maintain records related to material specifications, research procedures, development techniques, designs, test data, time, etc.
• Participate in engineering and general design reviews as required.
• Analyze and evaluate test data, prepare recommendations, and participate in consultations to evaluate and determine design values, feasibility of manufacture, sales potential, and other pertinent considerations.
• Prepare periodic reports and recommendations.
• Participate in consultations to analyze research procedures, evaluate results, and assist with project status assessment, planning, and recommendations.
• Perform liaison activities required to obtain informational data, services, material, and other necessary items for the projects assigned. Confer with manufacturing engineering regarding feasibility of manufacture, cost estimates, etc.
• Invent or discover new and useful processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof for the exclusive use by and ownership of Trombetta.
• Keep well informed on new developments in the engineering fields.
• Develop working relationships with manufacturing, machining, purchasing, and quality departments to address and resolve problems and to promote cooperation toward producing highest quality projects at the lowest possible cost.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and follow all applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and regulations. The job duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the major elements of this job function and the primary knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform those major elements. The qualifications and other job‑related requirements and conditions are subject to change. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent from a four‑year college or technical school in mechanical engineering. Special courses pertinent to the research and development field are beneficial. One to four years of general engineering experience preferred; manager discretion will determine tangible experience level relating directly to applicable engineering disciplines and knowledge for existing and developing products, as well as project management and engineering and production support. Requires experience with 3‑D modeling software.

Other Beneficial Skills and Experience (not required)

• Machining and other manufacturing processes familiarity (e.g., plastic molding, die stamping, metal casting, welding, etc.)
• Solenoid and/or contactor relay design
• DFMEA/PFMEA
• Plastics design
• Heat sink design
• MRP systems
• FEA software
• GD&T
• SolidWorks
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position demands prolonged sitting and walking, extended computer use and keyboarding, and normal hearing and vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Additional

All employees are expected to abide by and support company policies, procedures, and instructions. The Trombetta General Quality Policy is to be considered in all work activities. The job duties as depicted are intended to represent the major elements of this job function. They are not to be considered all inclusive and other or modified duties may from time to time be assigned. Qualifications and other job‑related requirements and conditions may change. This job description may be revised at any time with approval of Human Resources.