WL - Mechanical Designer Jr

Purpose

To provide technical support development of rotating electrical equipment and control systems in the form of technical documentation ensuring the company’s leadership position in the market

Essential Functions

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the development and improvement of all company products.
• Support engineering efforts using a variety of tools to document the design of electromagnetic devices, including motors and controls, for military and commercial customers.
• Ensure documentation compliance with applicable military and industrial standards.
• Be an integral team member in the development of new products and modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Update bills of materials using various design and product data management tools (Solid Works, EPDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (Visual) systems.
• Assure accurate transfer of engineering data into the ERP system.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve value stream
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer/Vendor Work Relationships

• Customers:           Provides technical assistance to support sales efforts.
• Sales:                    Provides technical support as needed to support the sale of Ward Leonard products.
• Engineering:          Leads and/or assists in the successful completion of assigned work.
• Manufacturing:      Provides technical support as needed to manufacture products.
• Finance:                Provides technical support as needed relative to product costing.

Accountability

—Reports to Design Engineering Department Head

—Ensures all work is done in accordance with Customer specifications and Company Policy

—Keeps supervisor aware of all progress and problems.

Physical Requirements

Job requires sitting at a desk doing normal office work, including phone communications and using a computer.  Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility.  May be required to assist in production and testing of new products or product improvements.

Environmental / Safety / Time Allocation

• Spends approximately 90% of time working at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Spends about 10% of time on work away from desk, including going out into shop and discussing manufacturing issues with Manufacturing Department personnel.  Must wear eye protection and any other required personal protective equipment while on the shop floor.

Training / Cross Training / Progression

—Trains for leadership position in Design Engineering.

—Assists in the training of new employees for this position to promote orderly progression.

Education / Experience

ASEE, ASME with a minimum of 1 to 3 years in product design

• Reasonable knowledge of electrical mechanical systems
• Reasonable knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and methodologies
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems (Solid Works, preferred)
• Good understanding of standard design practices
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven analytical skills
• Reasonable knowledge and use of MS Office Suite
• Experience in a LEAN environment a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential
• Must possess the ability to build peer relationships as well as work independently
• Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and have a strong customer focus

Travel

Some travel may be required, < 5%

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled