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