MECHANICAL design engineer

Modular Web Solutions Believes That Meeting Customer Specifications And Exceeding Customer Expectations Are Inherent In Every Employee’s Actions.  At Modular Web Solutions, We Have A Firm Belief That Managing Quality In All Phases Of Our Operation Is The Best Way To Ensure Complete Customer Satisfaction.  Continuous Improvement Is Vital To Our Business And Our Quality System.  This Will Result In Increasing Our Customers’ Satisfaction.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer. This position is responsible for mechanical design and detailing of custom web handling machinery based on machine specifications from customers, while working within a project team consisting of a project manager, electrical and mechanical engineers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Work as a team player reviewing customer specifications, quotations with Sales, Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing and Assembly.

  • Create Approval drawings.

  • Professional interaction with customers.

  • Gather vendor quotations and create bill of material for purchasing department.

  • Epicor ERP system knowledge is a plus. 

  • Complete design review meetings and accept constructive design options from co-workers and team members.

  • Design Machinery, complete detail drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

  • Take ownership of your project.

  • Gather vendor quotations for long lead items.

  • Follow up on purchase parts and manufactured parts to expedite completing the project. 

  • Create documents (drawings and bills of material) for production (projects) that fulfill the requirements of customer orders. Follow defined manufacturing and operation standards.  Or help to create standards where none exist.

  • Maintain drawing files or reference information on network.

  • Provide assistance to and cooperation with other departments.

  • Timely completion of assigned tasks.  You will own the technical part of the mechanical design in your project.  You may have to work overtime to achieve deadlines.

  • Technically support the team and customer at factory acceptance test.

  • Support continuous improvement process by evaluating and implementing suggestions.

  • Assure sufficient and accurate communication with project team.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have a positive, can-do, attitude.

  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD required.

  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks Workgroup PDM or SolidWorks Enterprise PDM preferred

  • Working knowledge of standard Windows based software (Word & Excel).

  • Engineering concepts related to stress and deflection, metals and metallurgy, platings & coatings, rubber covers, balancing, power transmissions, heat-transfer, fluid dynamics, and web handling.

  • Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes related to design practices.

  • Knowledge of machine safety standards, and their application.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Ability to evaluate cost /benefit relationships as they relate to design.

  • Ability to work in team environment.

  • Ability to work independently without supervision.

  • Willingness to provide enthusiasm and creative solutions to meeting our customer needs and achieving the company’s goals.

    Continuous improvement initiatives

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years related experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is desired. Associates Degree is required. Experience in design and manufacturing processes (e.g., fabrication and machining) required. Experience with web handling preferred.

  • Experience and strong knowledge of:

    • Web handling equipment and components.

    • Manufacturing

    • Machining

    • SolidWorks

    • Design and Detail Drawings

    • AutoCAD