Machine Design Engineer

Preformed Line Products
  • Albemarle, NC
    Today

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    PRIMARY FUNCTION

    Responsible for developing new production equipment and prototypes, improving existing mechanical systems, designing and testing new mechanical systems, and developing various automated systems.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES

    1. Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation.
    1. Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget.
    1. Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings. Drawings may be completed through drafting support function.
    1. Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval.
    1. Works with suppliers to source qualified components.
    1. Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components.
    1. Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments to assure compliance with engineering design.
    1. Assists with the build and oversees the installation of the automated system.
    1. Commissions and troubleshoots cell for initial production run.
    1. Prepares maintenance and parts manuals, operation instructions and recommended spare parts list.
    1. Maintains design archives as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION

    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.

    EXPERIENCE

    Experience in mechanical design or a desire to build custom production equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing facility. Experience in generating technical drawings. Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Creo preferred).

    SKILLS

    The candidate must possess strong mechanical design and hands-on capabilities; working knowledge of mechanical design/detailing, pneumatics, hydraulics and materials; basic experience in 3D modeling software (Creo preferred) and MS Office software applications; solid organizational skills including detail-oriented personality and multitasking skills; work well independently or in teams; have clear, concise and accurate communication skills (verbal and written).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlbemarle, NC

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Assembly Drawingsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Mechanical Testingunmatched
    • PTC Creounmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Solid Modelingunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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