Mechanical Engineer

Job Mission:

Provide accurate designs and functionality to achieve more efficient and productive results to ensure accurate, quality products and parts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical design using CAD
• Measure, create and draft 3D models and drawings
• Update existing models and drawings
• Reverse engineer parts and assemblies
• Verify information on new and existing parts
• Create and update part numbers, BOMs and routers
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes
• Work hand in hand with other departments
• Resolve engineering problems through research and collection of information
• Maintain a safe work environment by following established standards and procedures
• Work with the production team to improve designs for manufacturing

Key Competencies:

• Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain and teach
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within your team and cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail: high accuracy and attention to detail for
• Time Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills for important deadlines
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills: Ability to critically think and resolve issues within the department
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to change within the business environment and needs

Required Experience:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Solidworks or other CAD based design software
• Basic knowledge of Google/Microsoft Programs

Desired Experience:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience with ERP systems
• Basic knowledge of various measuring instruments and methods

Challenges:

• Researching and finding information on new or unknown parts
• Reverse engineering parts with limited computer access at times
• Problem solving and critical thinking to come up with solutions to issues that may be slowing or halting production
• Multi tasking various projects
• Designing parts to align with the manufacturing capabilities available

Benefits:

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance & Short Term Disability, PTO, Quarterly Accrued Personal Time, Paid Holidays, Simple IRA, Gear Reimbursement, Weekly Pay

Job Type:

• Full-Time- On-Site- Sheldon, IA- Hourly
• Monday thru Friday: 7:30AM-4:00PM