Junior Mechanical Engineer
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Newark NJ
$85000 $105000
Position Summary
A growing kitchen cabinet manufacturer is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the Mechanical Engineer in improving machinery tooling and production processes. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
The Junior Mechanical Engineer will assist with equipment evaluation process improvements troubleshooting and prototyping while learning to take on increasing responsibility over time. This is a hands-on role that works closely with operations maintenance and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in evaluating and improving existing production equipment
- Support the specification and implementation of new machines for manufacturing operations
- Help select and maintain tooling for machining and production processes
- Assist in optimizing machine parameters (cutting speeds feed rates cycle times etc.)
- Support efforts to improve production flow and line efficiency
- Work with the Mechanical Engineer to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
- Help train machine operators on proper machine use and best practices
- Assist in prototyping and testing using tools such as 3D printers lathes and milling machines
- Document processes improvements and standard work instructions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or in progress)
- 02 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (internships/co-ops acceptable)
- Basic familiarity with industrial machinery (CNC routers mills saws etc.)
- Fundamental understanding of machining principles tooling feeds and speeds
- Strong willingness to learn and develop hands-on technical skills
What Were Looking For
- Hands-on and mechanically inclined
- Eager to learn and take direction from senior engineers
- Comfortable working on the production floor
- Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Positive attitude and coachable
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About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.