Mechanical Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Charlotte, NC 28278Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 20%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for producing quality mechanical designs, integrating Partners’ peripheral equipment, and testing and troubleshooting of components and systems for Okuma’s manufacturing solutions.   Responsibilities: Processing Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs) Direct technical support for sales, service, operations, partners and distributors as required Continuous improvements of designs and processes Design documentation (functional specifications, 2D/3D CAD, assembly/installation instructions, BOM’s, etc.) Processing of Engineering Changes (ECOs) Investigation and root cause analysis for Customer Complaints (NOP) Standardization of design / common components Creating and maintaining project schedules Create, concept and detail mechanical designs US Sourcing of components and systems Cost control / cost reduction / meeting cost objectives Component evaluation and specification Electromechanical systems troubleshooting   Qualifications BS Mechanical Engineering or 8-10 years of machine tool installation, maintenance and/or repair. 3-7 years of mechanical design experience (prior machine tool design experience preferred) Prior experience with CNC machine tools desired (experience with Okuma machines preferred) Prior design experience using solid modeling software (CAD) Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented and tested designs Understanding and applications of national and international standards such as ISO, OSHA, ANSI standards Strong written and verbal technical communication skills 10% travel required to work with Customers, Distributors, and Partners