Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team at their custom processing equipment and systems facility in the Western NY region.   Join a reputable, growing organization in the advanced technologies and equipment space and become a part of a dynamic team where you can realize both financial and professional career growth! 

REPORTING TO:  PE Supervisor

OBJECTIVE:  Design Engineers provide broad-based engineering and technical support for custom OEM projects and use best practices such as design for manufacturing. The role includes manufacturing support and assembly guidance, customer support for start up and repairs, and support of developmental programs in the company lab(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of project engineering, review project system requirements, technical specifications, and reference drawings to prepare layouts for parts/sub-assemblies from concept phase through detailed design & drawings.
• Execute and design sub-assemblies, drawings, and details, identifying necessary requirements for purchase, fabrication, and assembly.
• Investigate purchase parts or subassemblies through vendor communications enhancing technical specifications - to source suitable, cost-effective material supplies.  
• Perform or work with in collaboration with others who perform the FEA analysis, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, statics and strength of material calculations.
• Utilize knowledge about design considerations for heat-resistant alloys.
• Create and maintain accurate and complete Bill of Materials
• Enter B.O.M in company’s ERP/MRP system. 
• Evaluate equipment & make recommendations regarding design improvements.
• Provide onsite support and advise manufacturing subcontractors to ensure that project deliverables are met.
• Provide system engineering support to our technology center(s) including equipment upgrades, system integration, test set up and lab event oversight.
• Provide onsite customer support for new equipment installation, start up, troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide similar role for existing equipment field retrofits. 
• Capable of acting as client’s primary or sole on site point of contact, comprehensively assessing field situations, relaying key information back to home office and follows their advice.
• Can maintain a professional presence even in difficult situations.
• Assemble, operate, inspect, and test machinery & components.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering preferred. May consider Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant experience.
• Must possess mechanical knowledge of custom OEM equipment, machines, and components including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Familiarity welding, weld symbols, fabrication (especially large structural equipment), sheet metal, and mechanical drive components necessary. Ideally familiar with high temperature materials.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology and the ability to apply that knowledge to custom, innovative design concepts.
• Proficient with 3D CAD systems, such as AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Knowledge of best practice design techniques such as DFM, GD&T, etc. with an ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Experience creating and interpreting P&ID drawings a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills with a focus on providing excellent customer service. Strong commitment teamwork and integrating information from multi-disciplined teams.
• Strong “hands on” bias. Enjoys building large and complex equipment. Propensity to take things apart to figure out how they work. Curious by nature.
• Up to 15% travel required-both domestic & international

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 regularly required to stand, walk, hear and talk. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, smell, lift or move up to 30 pounds.

SALARY:

• Salary for this direct hire position will be commensurate with experience and will include a competitive benefits package, paid holidays and vacation, room for growth, etc.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Word formatted resume, employment references, and salary history to natalie@txmq.com for immediate consideration.
• Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
   

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