Mechanical Engineer

PlayCore

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 5-10 years of mechanical and/or hydraulic design experience
  • Proficient in design and 3D CAD modeling
  • Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical water systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and clients to determine project requirements
  • Lead and inspire a team while upholding safety standards
  • Develop new working methods with suppliers and implement technology
  • Assist in cross-training within the engineering department
  • Generate bills of material and standard operating procedures
  • Review CAD project drawings and conduct design reviews
  • Identify engineering deficiencies and propose solutions

Benefits

  • Promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration
  • Hands-on experience in innovative project requirements
  • Exposure to a diverse range of mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Engagement in training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is experienced and proficient in designing, developing, and testing mechanical and hydraulic systems and components. Utilizing industry proven best practices, can ensure fast, efficient designs and configurations that are well-documented and sustainable, with or without ongoing support. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to take projects from concept through production, ensuring functionality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work with sales, manufacturing, and clients to understand their fountain, aquatic playground and water park requirements and standards
  • Ability to follow safety standards while leading and inspiring workers in a team environment, assist in the training of plant personnel, and promote culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • Work with suppliers to develop new ways of working and implement technology where applicable
  • Cross training through the engineering department and assisting in areas as needed
  • Ability to generate bills of material, work instructions, installation instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Develop and review CAD project drawings and perform initial and ongoing design reviews
  • Deliver documentation offering critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors
  • Identify engineering deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies
  • Analyzes task schedule to prioritize workload
  • Actively seek to improve products, processes, quality, service, and employees by proposing and implementing new ways of working through all departments
  • Follow safety standards and work to drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Five to ten years of mechanical and/or hydraulic design experience
  • Proficiency in design and 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation
  • Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Hands-on experience with fabrication, controls integration, troubleshooting, or maintenance of mechanical/electrical water systems

Computer Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
  • SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino3D, CNC programming, ERP/MRP systems - SAGE is a plus


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