Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary Using engineering techniques, helps to design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and/or components. Job Duties • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods • Design, model and test prototypes for products • Establish design briefs • Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to developments of systems or other uses • Create concepts, performance and production criteria • Identify and select materials needed for production • Create parts lists • List costs involved in production • Make samples of working models for demonstration • Plan marketing initiatives for product • Negotiate appropriate production processes • Improve usability of an item • Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts • Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately • Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.) • Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures • Perform other duties as assigned Experience and Education • Performs work under general supervision • Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff • Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter • May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group • Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience Competencies/ Skills • Intermediate verbal and written communication skills • Technical skills • Vision • Creativity • Ability to meet deadlines • Planning skills • Leadership skills Pay range: $78,000.00 - $90,000.00