Mechanical Engineer

Davis-Standard,-LLC; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis-Standard,-LLC seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create extrusion systems and guide assembly from concept through to build. You will evaluate designs for cost efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability, and lead design reviews with the team.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and sales, plus travel to customer sites. Strong CAD skills and familiarity with ISO quality programs are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with industrial automation or automated machinery is a plus.
• Exposure to 3D modeling software and simulation packages; AutoCAD proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design continuous web handling machinery to sold specifications.
• Solve moderately complex machinery designs under guidance of Engineering Manager.
• Calculate stress, deflections, and theoretical analysis; FEA background is a plus.
• Design in 3D and 2D CAD; SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and sales to support projects.
• Lead other designers on large projects under supervision.
• Understand design for manufacturing and assembly to reduce part cost and build time.
• Travel up to 5-10% for customer visits and vendor meetings.

Skills

Industrial automation

Communication skills

FEA analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Simulation packages

Job description

Design new extrusion systems and make modifications/upgrades to existing extrusion systems. Assist assembly shop floor throughout build process of extrusion systems. Support identification of assembly issues and lead corrective action to maintain project schedule and ensure that sold specifications are met. Evaluate system design, part design, or existing processes for cost efficiency and reliability. Aid quality department with supplier deviation requests and post inspection part disposition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design continuous web handling machinery to sold specifications
• Solve moderately complex machinery designs as directed by the Engineering Manager
• Calculate stress, deflections, and theoretical analysis. FEA Analysis background is a plus
• Design in both 3D and 2D CAD applications. SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience a plus
• Participate on Project Teams for contract and design review
• Act as liaison between manufacturing, engineering and sales representatives
• Participate in customer sales meetings and be able to lead other designers
• Understand, at a high-level, design for manufacturing and assembly with ability to access existing designs and modify for improved outcomes such as reduction in part cost and time to assemble
• Coordination of scope requirements between the controls and mechanical engineering groups
• Provide Sales with technical help on customer presentations and proposals
• Lead efforts of other designers on large projects under supervision of the Engineering Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
• Travel up to 5-10% for customer visits, vendor meetings, and start-ups as required

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering, or related 2 or 4-yr degree
• Experience with industrial automation or automated machinery preferred, but not required
• Experience with 3D modeling software, including exposure to simulation packages
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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