Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Snake Tray is seeking a motivated and innovative Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products and manufacturing processes from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong design skills, manufacturing experience, and a passion for solving technical challenges while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from concept through production, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Improve existing products through value engineering, cost reduction, and performance enhancements.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Develop bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change notices (ECNs), and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, purchasing, and quality teams to support product launches and resolve production issues.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Perform engineering calculations, testing, validation, and root cause analysis to solve technical problems.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and production aids to improve manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate materials, components, and manufacturing methods to optimize product performance and cost.
• Ensure all products comply with applicable industry standards, codes, and customer specifications.
• Support prototype development, testing, and product validation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical support to production personnel, customers, and the sales team when required.
• Estimate project timelines, costs, and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation within the company's ERP and document control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and engineering document control.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Experience creating engineering drawings in accordance with industry standards and GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of product development, DFMA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Manufacturer of innovative cable trays, power distribution, and enclosures. Customers include leading companies, government organizations, and educational institutions in the US and globally.