Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important?
Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. On top of great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. Our average tenure is over 10+ years, with some team members boasting 45+ years on our team, much in part to our leaders that are humble, transparent, and kind and the culture we've built.
Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.
Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!
We're looking for a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer who could create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Application of design techniques utilizing knowledge of the following mechanical elements:
- Powered prime movers
- Conveyors & material handling
- Transmission components
- Bearings and related components
- Sensors
Application of design expertise in the follow specific areas preferred:
- Synchronous automation
- Non-Synchronous automation
- Manual and lean equipment
- Hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures
- Milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures
- Heat exchanger core assembly equipment
- Crimping equipment & dies
- Molds & corrugation equipment
- Gages
- Multi-station systems
- Functional test equipment
- Standalone equipment
Utilize engineering acumen in the following disciplines:
- GD & T techniques
- SolidWorks CAD
- Engineering techniques including safety & ergonomics
- Manufacturing techniques
- Controls engineering techniques
- Design innovation using creativity
- Study requirements and confer with project stakeholders to satisfy design-related challenges, including dimensional, service, manufacturing, and cost and schedule issues.
- Create design concepts utilizing preliminary sketches & layouts.
- Create detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks & DraftSight).
- Engage in design confirmation activities, including simulations, FEA & animations
- Modify designs to improve performance.
- Select purchased components to incorporate into designs.
- Create technical documentation for equipment operation designed for instruction manuals as required.
- Redline & revise drawings.
- Create sequence of events and powered elements charts.
- Engage in debug and development activities.
- Work within quality system parameters as required.
- Communicate with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
- Utilize ERP system (Epicor).
- Engage in assisting junior or mid-level designers in their development of engineering skills while partnering on projects
- Assume a lead designer role on projects, coordinating and leading multiple designers simultaneously.
- Engage in continuous improvement activities.
Requirements
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience
- Vocational education and supporting experience
- Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Typical office environment
- Typical manufacturing environment
- Occasional work-related travel required
Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience
- Vocational education and supporting experience
- Completion of an apprenticeship in an engineering and manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing
- Experience designing automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, or fixtures
- Experience with SolidWorks and CAD detail drawings
- Knowledge of mechanical components, manufacturing techniques, GD&T, safety, and ergonomics
- Ability to perform engineering simulations, FEA, and design confirmation activities
- Ability to lead projects and coordinate multiple designers
What We Do
Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. designs and builds custom automation equipment, workholding fixtures, heat-exchanger assembly and manufacturing equipment, special-application and assembly machinery, test and inspection devices. It also provides prototype and short-run machining, engineering, controls, service, and support. Based in Richmond, Indiana, the company serves manufacturing customers in construction, automotive, medical, power generation, and military fields with tailored production solutions.
