Spare Parts Engineer

Plastics Extrusion Machinery (PEM) LLC; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery manufacturing company in McPherson, Kansas is seeking a Mid-Senior level Engineer for full-time work. The role encompasses design from inception through production, focusing on both new product designs and existing product redesigns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, solid technical skills (Solid Works, Draft Sight), and a minimum of four years related experience. Strong analytical and teamwork abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a four-year college.
• 4+ years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Review customer source control drawings and specifications.
• Develop 3D modeled designs with supporting documentation.
• Prepare design proposals.
• Liaise between engineering and manufacturing.
• Implement product improvements based on feedback.
• Participate in design reviews.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Creativity in design

Technical skills (Solid Works, Draft Sight)

Analytical thinking

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

Solid Works

Draft Sight

Job description

This position provides design efforts from inception through production, both in new product design and in existing product redesign for spare parts sales.

Essential Functions

• Review customer source control drawings, specification control drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine the requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
• Develop 3D modeled designs with supporting documentation including drawings, BOMs, and other associated data to support manufacturing processes.
• Prepare preliminary design proposal(s).
• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost-reduction ideas regarding company products.
• Perform liaison between engineering and all manufacturing operations for related issues, problems, or improvements.
• Define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns.
• Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
• Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.
• Interact with customers on engineering design to meet customer specifications and support answering any questions/problems they may have.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
• Coordinate as required with internal groups, including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing, and assembly.
• Advise Supervisor of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments.
• Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills Required

• Mathematical skills, including advanced calculus, statistics, and other math subjects to analyze and design.
• Creativity in working with design problems.
• Technical skills include Solid Works, Draft Sight.
• Analytical thinking to identify problems, troubleshoot, and develop design solutions.
• Time Management to prioritize tasks, make and adhere to deadlines, and create timelines for completion.
• Communication to listen, process, and understand design requests and explain technical matters.
• Teamwork to collaborate with other engineers, draftsmen, and manufacturing employees.
• Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines.
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.

Education and Experience requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college.
• Four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing