Mechanical Engineer

Palmer Manufacturing and Supply, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., a U.S.-based leader in no-bake foundry and industrial processing equipment, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for an on-site role in Springfield, OH. You will design custom equipment, manage projects from design through installation, and collaborate with production and customers.

Occasional travel up to 10% is required. Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in a related field.
• 3D modeling experience utilizing SolidWorks required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design through installation.
• Create and evaluate design options to meet customer requirements.
• Support cost projections, service, and sales with technical input.
• Collaborate with production and customers to deliver solutions.
• Drive standardization and modularization of product lines.

Skills

3D modeling

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., is a U.S.-based leader in the design and production of no-bake foundry and industrial processing equipment. Known for heavy-duty, long-lasting machinery and exceptional service, Palmer offers a wide range of products, including sand mixers, thermal and mechanical sand reclamation systems, molding systems, and complete foundry layout services. Headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, Palmer serves clients globally, with installations across the USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates multiple divisions, including Klein Palmer and Palmer Golf Solutions, and is a Corporate Member of the American Foundry Society.

We're looking for a quick hire to fill this full-time, on-site role for a Mechanical Engineer, based in Springfield, OH. The primary purpose of our Mechanical Engineers is to engineer custom equipment used in the metal casting industry. They must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver. Projects generally vary from one to the next, therefore our engineers must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges. This position also works closely with our production team and customers. Some travel may be required (up to 10%). Candidates must be able to travel around and outside the U.S. via automobile and airplane.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances on the first day of employment; company-paid short-term disability; 401(k) with company matching; PTO and paid holidays. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., possess an unrestricted U.S. driver license with an acceptable record, and pass a background check. Relocation assistance and remote work are not available. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages project from design through installation
• Perform analysis to develop design options for structures, systems and components to meet customer requirements
• Reviews the accuracy and feasibility of all drawings and bill of material releases
• Participates in engineering & design solutions including applications, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, & safety
• Utilize SolidWorks design software to perform engineering and design tasks
• Leverages other design tools to ensure work is completed efficiently
• Provides application engineering support and cost projections for Sales
• Provides technical support for service department and direct customer service
• Conducts research & development for new products
• Drives implementation of standardization and modularization of product lines
• Conducts cost analysis to determine profitability and future sales prices
• Direct interaction with customers
• Works independently and with a team
• Supports & assists other areas as needed
• Always represents Palmer in a positive and professional manner

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in a related field
• 3D modeling experience utilizing SolidWorks required
• SolidWorks PDM experience preferred
• Industrial machine shop or industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Foundry operations or bulk material handling experience preferred
• Project Management experience preferred
• Familiarity with ERP Systems, SAP preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and detailed analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and complete work in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to initiate and support change to the organization
• Ability to interact with all levels of management at the local and division levels
• Must be able to sit and/or stand/walk for extended periods of time; navigate stairs and congested workspaces several times daily; ability to kneel, bend, reach overhead, etc. to collect data from various storage locations