Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Supports engineering projects, designs parts, sources components, and improves processes.

Key Responsibilities

• illustrations
• test studies
• cost estimating
• materials analysis
• tolerance analysis
• process development

Tasks

Responsible for performing routine engineering work and for occasionally handling minor engineering projects; also assists in various phases of major projects. Additionally, this role will require sourcing mechanical components, submitting RFQs to vendors, and general adherence to and improvement of engineering processes within the organization. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days. -Makes orthographic or isometric illustrations required for sales aids. -Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies. -Provides information when required for cost estimating, such as blank layouts and processing sketches. -Assists in the investigation and analysis of new materials, equipment invoices, and engineering practices. -Prepares initial drawings on designated test apparatus and monitors results. -Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions. Also prepares and evaluates tolerance stack-ups. -Prepares layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for new or improved products, special machinery design, test equipment, tools, fixtures, and gauge design. -Assists the manufacturing department in the development of processes and molds necessary to produce the product. -Prepares or assists in preparing engineering computations, estimates, surveys, statistics, and minor designs. -Assists in the development of engineering plans and designs in a particular field for a specific area.

Requirements

• ms office
• 2d cad
• autodesk vault
• solidworks pdm
• mechanical eng
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). -Be able to interpret machine designs generated using 2-D CAD methods. -Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc). -Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards. -Experience using a Product Data Management system such as Autodesk Vault or Solidworks PDM. -BS. or M.S. in Mechanical engineering. -5+ years in engineering with experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting. -Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. -Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.

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About Mestek Machinery

-Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, the company unites multiple generations of HVAC metal-forming brands under one roof. -Facility space is equipped with precision technology, crafting everything from spiral and rectangular duct systems to coil cutting and bending lines. -Decades of HVAC machinery innovation blend heritage with modern automation. -Showcasing interactive coil lines, laser cutters, pipe-rolling systems, and more, the digital catalog transforms product browsing into an immersive experience. -Project scope ranges from full duct fabrication plants to retrofit automation of existing operations, tailored to sheet-metal contractors and fabricators. -The business differentiates itself by pairing machinery sales with full lifecycle support, including installations, rebuilds, tooling, training, and remote diagnostics. -Innovation is marked by advancements in precision transverse duct connector technologies and leadership in fiber-laser cutting and automated roll-forming. -Despite a global presence, operations remain centered in Iowa, supported by a robust dealer network ensuring efficiency everywhere.

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