Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, and Adobe applications
Current passport preferred for travel
Experience with engineering documentation revisions and specifications
Responsibilities
Assist engineering team in product design using SolidWorks or CAD tools
Research and maintain mechanical products and systems
Confer with engineers to resolve operational issues
Recommend design modifications to reduce malfunctions
Conduct feasibility studies on equipment and system designs
Investigate failures and diagnose faulty operations
Develop and monitor production methods for product designs
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative team environment
Engagement in diverse engineering projects
Expectation of travel (15%-30%) for fieldwork
Access to advanced design software and tools
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Reed International
We are growing and in need of a Mechanical Engineer for our Reed International location in Hickman, Ca.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist Engineering Team in developing the structural design of products using SolidWorks tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Perform personnel functions such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, or design of evaluation programs.
Solicit new business and provide technical customer service.
Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.
Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.
Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
Hydraulics, Electrical Systems (DC & AC), Controls (CAN, PLC, Ladder, Function Block)
Design Documentation - Modeling; Drawings; Mfg. Cut Lists and Laser Nestings; Bill of Materials; QC Forms; Operator's, Maintenance, Parts, Etc. Manuals (Detail Oriented).
15%-30% Travel is expected
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
10 plus years of experience in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office and Adobe applications
Current passport (preferred)
Tasks - Engineering Documentation Revisions (Drawings, Cut Lists/Nests, BOM's, Manuals), Truck Evaluation and Machine Mounting Drawings, Emissions Regs - Flex Reporting, Parts & Pricing - Annual parts price review/updates, spare parts list generation
