MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

at  Kalamazoo Fabricating

Location:
Kalamazoo, MI
Job Id: 230
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the accurate preparation of all equipment drawings required for customer approval, shop manufacturing and installation. The duties will include, but not be limited to: reviewing specifications with the customer, preparation of the approval drawings, communication with the customers regarding questions and schedules, preparation of accurate manufacturing drawings, communication with the shop personnel with regard to design questions and suggestions, review of equipment before shipment to ensure that all design details have been implemented, support Customer Service for any issues that may arise with the equipment on which you worked. This is a visible position with the Company and to our Customers. Solid communication skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dedication to excellence and a quality output
• Two-year Associates Degree in Mechanical Design and Drafting or equivalent experience
• Exposure to bulk material handling equipment
• Broad experience in systems, food, chemical process and bulk material handling with a large exposure to in-field startups, troubleshooting
• Design experience with sheet metal, hoppers, chutes, structural supports and machine drive arrangements in hazardous, wash-down, sanitary and heavy industry areas
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams
• Strong mechanical ability and knowledge of process equipment
• Proficient use of AutoCAD 2017, Inventor 2017, Vault, Excel and Word
• General math and trigonometry skills
• Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficient skills in handling service calls and phone support
• Problem solving skills (Inter/Cross Departmental)
• Excellent communication
• Willingness to travel

• Promote excellence throughout the department
• Development of proper and efficient equipment designs
• Production of detailed mechanical equipment drawings using CAD and Inventor
• Responsible for the management of the project on which you are assigned
• CAD drawing file maintenance
• Interface with shop floor fabricators
• General project engineering and customer contact including occasional customer plant visits
• The production of quality and accurate part, models and, drawings
• Drawing transmittals
• Adhere to schedules
• Provide prompt and effective communications with customers
• Understanding of our company procedures and processes