The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for advanced design once the machine has reached the Design stage; keeping intact the requirements as defined by the Concept Group and the quality, cost, and delivery needs of the Customer.

Functional Responsibilities: 

• Use internal standards, procedures, and company best practices to develop and execute machine designs based on initial concept and customer specifications. 
• Accountable to Team Leader for project & team success. 
• Make suggestions to team leader to improve workflow. 
• If assigned as rework point for project, ensure errors get back to the point of origin.
• Incorporate DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) strategies to produce cost effective solutions taking into account the product lifecycle. 
• Produce 3D solid models using SolidWorks. Use these models to produce detail drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, owner's manuals and checklists. 
• Perform tolerance analysis on assemblies. (GD&T experience a plus). 
• Fully understand and follow Haumiller Standards and Procedures. 
• Adhere to company policies and procedures. 

Supervision: 

• This position is at the team member level and does not supervise any staff. 

Project Management & Scheduling: 

• Strong time management skills. Ability to multi-task and have a strong sense of urgency.
• Effectively estimate time to complete assignment & inform Design Manager when target hours will not be achievable. 

Education & Experience: 

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or similar technology and 3-5+ years of machine design experience. 
• Basic knowledge with manufacturing processes needed to produce components (machining, laser cutting, water jet, heat treating, plating/anodizing, etc.). 
• Critical thinking and attention to detail. 
• Exposure to LEAN and 6 Sigma concepts and tools. ISO experience a plus.
• Must have solid organizational skills. 

Certification & Standards: 

• Understand and apply pertinent regulatory and agency standards (OSHA, ANSI/PMMI, NFPA).

Training & Learning: 

• Willingness to learn new skills and possessing a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to learn from teammates and senior level staff. 
• Exhibits mentoring potential. 
• Communicates with the Team Leader areas of personal training that need support. 

Software: 

• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of MS Office, 3D Solid Modeling CAD and PDM software.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred. 

Communication Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and other staff. 
• Active listening skills. 

Teamwork: 

• Experience working in a team environment. 

Travel: 

• Limited travel up to 10% may be required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• This position needs to occasionally move about the office and manufacturing floor.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. 
• Requires frequent communication with teammates, staff, and customers.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D solid models. 

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): 

• Safety glasses, Non-skid closed toe shoes.