Job Description

Create models/drawings based on the specifications provided by dealers and the sales department. The Mechanical Engineer follows provided contracts and translates them into CAD software, following strict deadlines provided by the supervisor. The Mechanical Engineer follows deadlines of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lay-out all mechanical manufactured material for all options, including assembly drawings
• Create bills of materials for options, both purchased and manufactured parts
• Support quality and warranty efforts.
• Create and update sales/build/bid drawings
• Assist sales with quotes, related to estimated material and build time
• Develop body assemblies, using cad software if applicable
• Develop new designs using your own ideas as well as those from others
• Follow the Marion schedule and communicate behind schedule occurrences as early as possible
• Handles material review board responsibilities for product engineering
• Provide production support to operations and support team
• Assist in product improvement initiatives
• Manage / execute projects to completion, that may be assigned
• Assigns project resources to specific phases or aspects of a project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing. 
• Prepares interim and completion project reports
• Measures parts and assemblies during production to ensure compliance with design specifications
• Attend trade shows as needed
• Fill out corrective action documents
• Attend Order Review meetings
• Adhere to Marion Body Works Inc. Quality Policy.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in shop order creation, routing creation and maintenance
• Institute a culture of continuous improvement for quality and efficiency
• Foster and promote an environment of collaboration
• Maintain motivation and enthusiasm through development to drive a high-performance culture
• Working knowledge of Marion Body Work’s product flow and manufacturing processes
• Other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience using Computer Aid Design Software, ie SolidWorks, strong drawing skills and attention for detail.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints while generally made on the computer, they must even have an aptitude for manual, hand drawings.
• CAD Operator needs to have good conceptualization skills.
• Advanced Mathematical Skills, skilled in geometry and algebra—essential to the whole designing process to calculate proportions, circumference, area and other values.
• Able to understand Production and Processes
• Organizational skills
• People skills
• Ability to teach others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment with little to no supervision
• Computer and Electronics proficiency
• Critical Thinking
• Quality Control Analysis
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of mission, value, and ethics statement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in CAD.
• PC proficiency, experienced in the use of Microsoft office products