Project Engineer - Designer

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to own the engineering development of compact construction equipment attachments—from concept through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and release to production.

You’ll design products such as buckets, grapples, trenchers, stump grinders, augers and plows, lead cross-functional teams, define analysis plans (hand calcs, FEA), create drawings in CREO, and drive the product from idea to field-ready solution.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in product design and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking applied to new product design.
• Able to work on own initiative but also contribute as a team member within Engineering and other cross functional teams.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creo experience preferred.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design new products from the ground up with minimal or no product history.
• Perform all design tasks: planning, modeling, part selection, define analysis/test plans, validation, and product launch.
• Research and detail new products or improvements.
• Manage design records.
• Hands-on with prototype builds, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices.
• Prepare manuals and assist Marketing with sales documentation.
• Provide leadership within the Attachment Engineering team and cross-functional groups.
• 3-D CAD modeling and drawing creation using CREO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Creo experience

3D CAD modeling

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related experience

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Overview

Design it. Build it. Test it. Own it.

As a Project Engineer at Metalcraft of Mayville, you will take ownership of the engineering development of compact construction equipment attachments—from the initial concept through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and release to production. The attachments will include buckets, grapples, trenchers, stump grinders, augers, brush cutters, plows, or whatever our customer's demand.

You won't just be reviewing drawings or supporting someone else's design. You'll be designing products that go to work in the field

Responsibilities

· Ability to design new products from the ground up with minimal or no product history.

· Do all aspects of design from planning, modeling, part selection (hydraulic motor, hoses, bearings, hardware, bushings, etc.), define analysis plan (hand calculations, FEA, etc.), define test plans, work validation process, failure analysis, create drawings, manufacturability reviews, and all aspects of product launch.

· Product research and define details of new products or product improvements.

· Manage design records.

· Hands-on with prototype builds, product testing, and evaluation of tested product.

· Create and manage Engineering Change Notices.

· Prepare manuals and assist Marketing with sales documentation.

· Leadership skills within the Attachment Engineering team and our many other teams.

· 3-D CAD modeling and drawing creation using CREO.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· A combination of 5-8 years of relevant experience in product design and manufacturing is preferred.

· Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking applied new product design.

· Able to work on own initiative but also contribute as a team member working within Engineering and other cross functional teams.

· Strong communication and project management skills.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Creo experience preferred.

· Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related experience.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on

race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

x

50

Push/Pull

x

50

Reach Overhead

x

Comments:

Climb

x

Squat/Bend/Kneel

x

Sit

x

Stand

x

Walk/Move About

x

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The organization reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect the duties assigned and modify duties as needed without editing the job description in its entirety.