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Mechanical Design Engineer -- Job Description

Summary:

Millwood, Inc., is a leading provider of pallets, unit load technology, custom engineered material handling solutions and erosion control, wood waste recycling and removal services across the continental United States. Millwood is currently seeking a highly skilled mechanical design engineer. The ideal mechanical designer must be up to date with state-of-the-art mechanical processes and technology. With a passion to design, develop and test mechanical components, the candidate must thrive in a challenging environment. Experimentation and innovation are the cornerstones of the mechanical design engineer job profile. We're seeking a team player that can work alongside clients, executive members, manufacturing teams and engineers.

Objectives of this role

• Translate the client's briefing to components through innovative and reliable mechanical product development
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of the machine design process, from planning and design to testing and implementation
• Act as a bridge between the company, client and manufacturer
• Analyze the mechanical design and refine it as per the requirement
• Adhere to national and local compliance regulations and standards, along with keeping in mind the ethos of the company 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, keeping in mind the budget, timelines and other essential resources
• Report to the senior mechanical design engineers and report to the company regarding the status of each project
• Perform regular tests and experiments to determine how to better improve a component
• Use CAD or CAM programs to plan the mechanical design projects  
• Troubleshoot problems and devise solutions to resolve them
• Research and keep up with the dynamic technology and trends in the mechanical design spectrum

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering discipline
• Experience using CAD or CAM software
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing CAD drawings in coordination with operations for optimizing processes
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

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Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Takes initiative
• Relevant technological knowledge
• Ability to lead and work independently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

   

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