Mechanical Engineer

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Family friendly benefits

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Disability and Life Insurance

Pay access through myFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and support automated machinery for the truss manufacturing industry.

You will lead the full mechanical assembly from concept to production, collaborating with Electrical, Manufacturing, Software, and Customer Service teams to ensure a robust product. The role involves designing machine components, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering design experience focused on machinery and automated systems.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for CM and off-site construction.
• Generate mechanical project execution artifacts (cost estimates, schedules, resources, risks, forecasts, status).
• Design, integrate and test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices.
• Design, integrate and test pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Design, integrate and test electro-mechanical and robotic systems.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (requirements, drawings, manuals, test plans).
• Ensure compliance with MiTek procedures and industry standards; perform analyses (FEA).
• Enter/update data in MRP/ERP; support various departments through lifecycle.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

AutoCAD Mechanical

GD&T

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electro-mechanical systems

Machined/welded designs

Microsoft Office

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work to design, test, improve, and support equipment designed by MiTek for the truss manufacturing industry. In this position you will work on robust machinery design that helps customers to improve their production output. Mechanical Engineers at MiTek design, document, and troubleshoot all components such as overall machine design, structural frames, mechanical power transmission, and manufacturability of machinery. You will design the full mechanical assembly of the automated machine and be involved in every stage of the system from concept to production. Mechanical Engineers work closely with Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers, as well as Production, Software, Customer Service, and other administrative departments to ensure a successful product.

This position will work a hybrid schedule based out of our Earth City, MO location.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry




• Generate mechanical project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)




• Design, integrate and test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices




• Design, integrate and test industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems




• Design, integrate and test industrial electro-mechanical & robotic systems




• Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)




• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery




• Perform engineering analysis and calculations where applicable (including FEA analysis)




• Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system




• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service organizations throughout a product’s lifecycle




• Review/stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies




• Some travel required (up to 20% during critical on-site activities)




• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required




• 3+ years of mechanical engineering design experience focused on machinery and automated systems




• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis




• Strong understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics




• Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, and AutoCAD Mechanical




• Proficiency in machined, formed and welded designs and drawings using GD&T




• Proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems




• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)




• Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated machinery




• Ability to work individually and as part of a team




• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure & deadlines




• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills




• Strong communication skills to interact frequently with stakeholders

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off




• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans




• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement




• Performance/Incentivebonuses




• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement




• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing




• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance




• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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