Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range:

Report to/department: Engineering Manager

Company Description

Newman Machine Company, LLC is a 100+ year old company providing industrial woodworking machinery, parts and field service to woodworking industries around the world. Our years of experience give us the ability to design high quality and durable machines to meet each customer’s needs. We consider teamwork and safety are crucial to a good working environment where we strive for new ideas to be competitive and better serve our customers.

Job Summary

Provide support in all aspects of the development of new products as well as product upgrades and enhancements from concept through layout, detailing prototype development, and readying for release to manufacturing. Support with interacting with both internal and external fabrication vendors and consultants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with completing projects in planned timelines
Assists engineers with analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to create designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Actively participates in the process of working with manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from design to the finished product
Assist with assessing the feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing designs considering costs, time, limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
Assist engineers with completing and maintaining all required documentation – project books, control documents, ECO’s, standards, test procedures, and machine specifications
Assist engineers with compiling and analyzing operational test and research data to establish performance standards for new equipment and new designs
Participate in creating the next generation designs of new products, with recent technology available in the marketplace, exceeding customer expectations
Assist in developing sketches of a potential customized product opportunity.

Competencies

CAD software proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD).
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate design concepts to peers and management
Team-oriented with ability to interact with personnel at all levels
Analytical thinking and troubleshooting abilities with good problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Willingness to learn and open to feedback and continuous improvement
Adhere to all industry safety standards

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology
2 years of industrial machinery design

Preferred Education and Experience

0-2 years’ experience in industrial machinery design
3-D modeling experience in SolidWorks or Inventor

Physical Requirements

The Mechanical Engineer will have prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The person may also need to spend time standing watching and moving around a machine. The environment could be moderately loud at times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time salary position. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. As a salary position, work hours may be extended when needed.

Travel: Must be able to travel to customer sites on an infrequent basis. Travel would be about 5%.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holiday
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Short and long term disability
Group life insurance
401K with a Company match

EEO Statement

InCompass LLC and its subsidiaries (Bourn & Koch LLC, Clausing Industrial LLC, DuBois Equipment Company LLC, Midwest Automation LLC, and Timesavers LLC, Newman Machine LLC) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

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