GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for drafting/design function for the development of new and existing products as well as providing technical support to other areas of the company. The Mechanical Engineer will have comprehensive knowledge of engineering processes and practices.
Essential Functions:
- Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Work in conjunction with Designers and Engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.
- Generate detailed designs and drawings, concepts, and new product mechanisms in both 2D and 3D.
- Resolve design/drawing issues in order to meet required goals.
- Develop the required documentation during development and for transfer to production (models, detail drawings,
- diagrams, BOM, assembly procedures, etc.).
- Generate meticulous, detailed, and thorough documentation and reports.
- Interface with the client as need on various projects.
- Communicate job requirements and design intent to others on operation of systems.
- Ensure corrective actions for mechanical design issues are addressed appropriately and implemented in a timely manner.
- Participate in company safety meetings and safety awareness as well as Lean manufacturing meetings.
- Perform work in accordance with Harris American Company policies and procedures.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.
The employee will occasionally be required to walk through the warehouse while wearing safety gear, such as eye protection, ear plugs, and foot protection. This environment may include loud noises, flashing lights, and strong odors.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Minimum 3 years experience in an engineering role required.
- FEA (finite element analysis) experience a plus.
- Solid Edge experience a must; SolidWorks experience a plus.
- Proven experience working with 3D design/drafting required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The successful candidate should:
- Exhibit strong analytical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Have good organizational skills and be a self-starter.
- Be able to communicate clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Work well within a team environment.
- Have the ability to work with little to no supervision.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift push or pull objects up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee will occasionally be required to walk through the warehouse.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary based on experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years experience in an engineering role
- FEA experience
- Solid Edge experience
- SolidWorks experience
What We Do
Harris American Company is a manufacturer of scrap recycling and processing equipment, including balers, shears, and compactors. The company was formed through the consolidation of three subsidiaries of Avis Industrial Corporation.
