Mechanical Design Engineer

• Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do.
• Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth.
• We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team.
• We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.
• As with all Job Descriptions at R-V, this job is considered safety-sensitive.
  
  

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

R-V Industries is a design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment and specialty machinery, engineered and fabricated in our own shops by our in-house fabricators, machinists, and mechanical and electrical assemblers. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, sizing calculations, and detailed documentation of custom equipment built to job specifications, applicable codes, and demanding customer requirements.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive machine design experience, including some or all of the following:

• Heavy machine and drive-system design — gearboxes, motors, paper rolls, frames, and guide systems
• Stress/failure and sizing calculations
• Pneumatic/hydraulic actuator design and selection of linear actuators
• Sensor selection and implementation
• P&ID creation
• Sheet-metal, plate, and weldment design for large custom fabrications
• Material selection and design for high-temperature and severe-service applications
• Design for manufacturability, tolerance stack-up, and compliance with applicable codes and customer specifications

• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Demonstrated desire and character to grow into a leadership role at R-V. We expect a future technical leader to show:
  • Sound technical judgment — knowing when to follow the specification letter-for-letter, when to ask for guidance, and when to push back on a customer or vendor.
  • Ownership mentality — taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of a project from design through test and installation, and following through on commitments without being chased.
  • Mentorship instinct — willingness to teach calculation methods, specification interpretation, and drafting standards to less-experienced engineers and designers.
  • Clear, respectful communication — able to explain technical decisions to non-engineers, write documentation others can follow, and disagree without making it personal.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement — actively learning new methods, materials, and software, and proposing better ways to do the work.
• Checking detailed drawings
• Sizing components and creating calculation packages
• Creating complete machine designs, including general arrangement and detailed drawings
• Writing specifications for buyout components
• Creating Bills of Materials for purchasing and production
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, positive team player, passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Willing to Train the Right Candidate:

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIERMENTS:

R-V INDUSTRIES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER