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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employer
Gables Search Group
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
70000.00 - 100000.00 USD Annual

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Our client has been in business for over 35 years, is one of the world's leading brands in design, manufacturing of custom structures and distribution of backyard consumer products. Their people are at the heart of everything they do, and their vision is to build a great company through people, products, and service.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Design Engineering - metal fabrication background, ie, sheet metal, rolling, forming structures background a plus

  • Designing products based on the requirements of the company
  • Presenting design plans to Managers and clients
  • Conducting product testing
  • Research and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
  • Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage

Manufacturing Engineering - continuous improvements, Kaizen events, etc.

  • Carrying out surveys on manufacturing equipment and various mechanical systems
  • Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
  • Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations.
  • Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
  • Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer's procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
  • Overseeing quality control programs and overall maintenance in a facility
  • Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations.
  • Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer's procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.

Continuation Engineering

  • Manage Documentation Control System, including Engineering Change Orders to existing and new products.
  • Developing CAD project drawings and reviewing drawings from junior team members for accuracy
  • Collaborating with VP Manufacturing and Engineering to develop accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects
  • Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making

Performance Requirements:

  • Demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees, clients, and vendors.
  • Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate high integrity.
  • Promote and foster the company's core values.
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • BS Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 years of Hands-on Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • 2 years of Experience in Product or Manufacturing Equipment design
  • Fluent in the use of MRP/ERP Systems
  • Demonstrated ability in the use of CAD Systems, Inventor a plus
  • Fluent in PC based applications
    • Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects
  • Demonstrated excellence in analytical, presentation, and communication skills, as well as influencing broad technical discussions and decisions
  • Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
Reports to: VP Manufacturing and Engineering

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