Senior Mechanical Engineer (Machinery Development & Design)
Saint Louis County, MO - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Design test improve and support equipment designed by MiTek for the truss manufacturing this position you will work on robust machinery design that helps customers to improve their production output. Mechanical Engineers will design document and troubleshoot all components such as overall machine design structural frames mechanical power transmission and manufacturability of machinery. You will design the full mechanical assembly of the automated machine and be involved in every stage of the system from concept to production. Mechanical Engineers work closely with Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers and various other teams such as Production Software Customer Service to ensure a successful product.Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
Design develop evaluate and support automated industrial machinery products with focus in the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry
Lead team members through the planning development and deployment of complex mechanical architectures with a high level of integrated automation
Generate mechanical project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates schedules resource needs risks forecasts status etc.)
Lead mechanical team members through staged-gating process (i.e. requirements reviews design reviews test readiness reviews verification reviews etc.)
Lead team members through troubleshooting root cause and corrective actions
Design integrate test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices
Design integrate test industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Design integrate test industrial electro-mechanical and robotic systems
Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements engineering drawings equipment manuals test plans project notes etc.)
Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures guidelines industry standards and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery
Perform engineering analysis and calculations where applicable (including FEA analysis)
Enter new or update existing data in MRP/ERP system
Support Manufacturing Marketing & Sales Purchasing Installation and Customer Service Organizations throughout a products lifecycle
Review/stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Mentor less experienced mechanical engineers and designers
Manage individual tasks while leading other mechanical and robotic engineers through project execution with minimal oversight
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required
8 years of mechanical engineering design experience required
Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
Strong understanding of strength of materials statics and dynamics
Proficiency with SolidWorks PDM and AutoCAD Mechanical
Proficiency in machining and welding symbols with experience in GD&T analysis
Proficiency in pneumatic hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems
Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated systems
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
Strong planning organizational and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills to interact frequently with stakeholders
Additional Requirements:
Up to 20% of time traveling for critical on-site activities
MiTek Perks:
Generous time off including Paid Time Off 13 annual holidays and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement training opportunities Employee Resource Groups and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
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MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building 1955 MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today MiTek delivers software services engineered products and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5600 team members worldwide MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs makes and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001 MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ethnicity physical or mental disability sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression or transgender status) age (40 and over) genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC