Mechanical Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Position Summary
Responsible for using engineering principles to design and implement cost-effective, reliable parts, and systems to improve customer operational results. Oversees projects from conceptual design to implementation.
Position Key Accountabilities:

• Formulates design criteria, develops conceptual designs, performs detailed designs, and develops materials & manufacturing specifications using research, analytical skills, conceptual planning skills, and computer-aided design.
• Prepares design/manufacturing cost estimates for use in sales quotations.
• Assists drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or CADD equipment and software, and reviews & approves final drawings/prints.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Helps to ensure production goals are met by working with Manufacturing, Q/C, and suppliers to clearly outline product specifications, discuss manufacturing process issues, and resolve production problems in a timely manner.
• Develops test procedures and performs various product tests including stress and flow analyses on manufactured products to ensure they meet customer design standards.
• Conducts field studies to quantify and document achieved field performance of products.
• Provides technical and field support to customers.
• Provides training/mentoring to less experienced departmental staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk inventor.
• Solid project management experience.
• Working knowledge of compressors and manufacturing methods.
• A PE is preferred.

Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
Minimum Experience
5 years related experience(preferably in a manufacturing environment).
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Able to withstand extreme weather conditions at remote compressor stations during periodic field visits.