Mechanical Engineer

Merrill Technologies Group; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keel is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, detail, and check systems for special equipment used in assembly, testing and material removal.

The role includes installation support at the customer facility, field service, troubleshooting, and coordinating fabrication, operation, and repair of electromechanical products and systems.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of control and fluid power systems, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of machines and automation.
• Basic understanding of control and fluid power systems.
• Experience with solid modeling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and check systems for special equipment used for assembly, testing and material removal.
• Installation support and start up at the customer’s facility.
• Field service and debugging will be required.
• Manufacturing/assembly support; research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
• Direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical designs, assemblies, and component problems and implement corrective measures.
• Adhere to project budget and working within loaded hours; plan and carry out assignments per policies and practices.
• Refer unusual findings to the Engineering Manager and follow guidelines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

Fluid power fundamentals

Machinery experience

Component selection

Structural calculations

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Technical references

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid modeling software

Job description

Description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Design, detail, and check systems for special equipment used for assembly, testing and material removal.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Duties include, but are not limited to, installation support and start up at the customer’s facility.
• Field service and debug will be required.
• Manufacturing/assembly support. Research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.
• Direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical designs, assemblies, and component problems and implement corrective measures.
• Responsible for adhering to project budget and working within loaded hours. Plan and carry out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices.
• Adhere to instructions, policies, precedents, and guidelines in exercising judgment to resolve commonly encountered work problems, bringing unusual findings/problems to the Engineering Manager’s attention.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mission Readiness:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience in the field and knowledge of machines and automation.
• Must have a basic understanding of control and fluid power systems.
• Experience in related field and working knowledge of solid modeling software preferred.
• Experience working with machines, selecting components, analyzing fit form and function.
• Ability to perform structural calculations.
• Rudimentary knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of appropriate references to find answers.
• Proficiency in company software.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
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What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

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