Project Engineer - Designer

Metalcraft of Mayville; Town of Mayville (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Project Engineer - Designer to take ownership of the engineering development of compact construction equipment attachments from concept to production release. You will design products used in the field, from concept through prototyping, testing, validation, and release, with hands-on involvement in prototypes and testing.

The role requires 5–8 years in product design/manufacturing, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a mechanical engineering

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in product design and manufacturing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking for new product design.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design new products from ground up with minimal history.
• Handle all design stages: planning, modeling, parts selection, analysis, test plans, validation, launch.
• Research products and define details for new products or improvements.
• Maintain design records and lead Engineering Change Notices.
• Hands-on prototype builds, testing, and evaluation of products.
• Create manuals and assist marketing with sales documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

5-8 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Project Engineer - Designer

Location: US-WI-Mayville

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

• 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.

Compensation details

7.24-7.25 Yearly Salary