Join Our Team!
Progressive Machine & Design is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Primary Function and Scope:
Take input from the RFQ, proposal, applications, and sales group and develop the concept into a working machine. Designs range from simple fixtures to multi-station assembly and test equipment. Machines are modeled using 3-D design software, with all fabricated parts detailed; assembly drawings generated and ballooned with complete bill of materials. After release to manufacturing, the equipment is followed through the complete build process including debug and run-offs, answering questions as they arise.
Researches, plans, and designs stations and machines using calculations, mechanical principals, and proven practices to create semi/fully automated assembly and test systems. Activities include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Researches and analyzes data such as customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
- Work within design hour constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
- Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer’s requirements.
- Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
- Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
- Works with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for major purchased components.
- Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
- Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component
- Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
- Release completed designs to Project Management
- Supports fabrication, assembly, debug and machine qualification activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications
- Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
- Observe safety procedures including but not limited to wearing proper safety equipment such as eye protection and steel-toe/composite toe shoes.
Seldom Required (maximum of 25 lbs): Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling
Occasionally Required: Standing, Walking, Depth Perception, Color Vision
Frequently Required (maximum of 25 lbs): Sitting, Lifting, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Speaking, Hearing, Seeing, Repetitive Motion
Mechanical Engineer I
Education and Experience:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience. Some work experience in an automation related field helpful. General knowledge of the manufacturing process preferred.
Language Skills:
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures.
Mathematical Ability:
Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
Characteristics:
- Flexible; willing to work the hours needed to meet customer requirements
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and willing to collaborate on a team
- Creative/Innovative
- Time management
- skills
- Ability to take direction
- Reliable
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals. Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn.
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel along with the ability to research the internet.
Mechanical Engineer II
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience, with 5+ years of work experience preferably in an automation related field.
Language Skills:
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures.Ability to read, write and analyze technical reports.
Mathematical Ability:
Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
Characteristics:
- Flexible; willing to work the hours needed to meet customer requirements
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and willing to collaborate on a team
- Creative/Innovative
- Time management
- skills
- Ability to take direction
- Reliable
- Approachable
- Willing to mentor new department members
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals. Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn. Ability to concept mechanism and stations. A variety of duties requiring judgment to devise new designs or adapt or change standard designs. Make decisions to drive the design direction.
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel along with the ability to research the internet. Proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel along with knowledge of GD&T, EPDM as well as Jig and Fixture design.
