Mechanical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer’s primary function is to provide complete engineering packages required to manufacture and assemble automated machinery, die sets and related press equipment.  Accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency are extremely important.  

 PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following:

• The individual must possess strong communication skills, efficient work habits and be self-motivated to succeed in an environment where engineering cost and schedules must be minimized for the company to be successful.
• Design of automated machinery and/or tooling.
• Produce complete assembly and detail drawings.
• Review/Check engineering work for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
• Maintain project related documents, records, and files.
• Represent the company to customers and suppliers as needed to define/review projects, solve problems, and provide technical expertise.
• Provide technical assistance to Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, QA and Assembly as needed.
• Construct Bills of Material (BOMs) through ERP and/or PDM systems.
• Input and release of engineered components and assemblies to purchasing/planning via ERP software.
• Perform drawing/document revisions and/or Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Assist in creation and updates of machine manuals.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Minimal requirements for education, knowledge, and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or minimum of five years relevant experience in machine design, metal forming, tool & die design, etc.
• Experienced in the practical application of engineering principles, procedures, materials, and equipment.
• 2D and 3D CAD proficiency (preferably Autocad and Solidworks).
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, PDM and ERP systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment: 

• Deductive Reasoning and critical thinking skills are required.
• Attention to detail – job requires focus, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Leadership – job requires the ability to motivate, help and correct subordinates.
• Initiative – job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Analytical Thinking – Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems.
• Innovation – job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and find solutions to problems.
• Adaptability – job requires being open to change and variety.
• Stress Tolerance – job requires accepting criticism and calmly resolving high-stress situations.
• Work Schedule generally consists of 45-50 hours per week, which may include on-call status and weekends.  Additional hours may be required to ensure project schedules are met.
• Occasional travel to customer locations as needed.

 This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions. Stolle Machinery Co, LLC retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
 
 Additionally, Stolle Machinery Co, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.