MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

SUMMARY

Researches, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.  Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design, application and manufacture.  Recommends or selects materials and processes to achieve design goals.
• Designs products or systems such as breather valves, desiccators, fastening and joining systems, machines and mechanical, thermal, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Plans and directs personnel in fabricating apparatuses and equipment, as well as development of methods and procedures for testing and inspection of components, products or systems.
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Creates and modifies drawings and solid models using AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• Writes and interprets assembly and test instructions and specifications.
• Generates multiple level bills of materials using a VAX computer system.
• Interfaces with multiple customers and tasks simultaneously by use of telephone, fax and e-mail as well as face-to-face.
• Moderate amount of travel to customers, vendors and engineering associated meetings as well as working trade shows.
• Must act in a professional manner at all times.
• Ensures that all ISO (International Standardization Organization) “Design and Development” procedures are followed for all AGM controlled products.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance and punctuality record.
• Other duties may be assigned by a Manager in other areas or departments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical (BSME) or Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) from a four-year university is required.  Must produce a copy of degree or transcript showing graduation with BSME or BSAE.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years in mechanical design engineering is preferred

| Access Ports | Breather Valve | Desiccant | Desiccant Breathers | Desiccant Reactivator Unit | Desiccator | Filtered Bag Vents |
| Humidity Indicator | Nitrogen Purge System | Observation Windows | Pipeline Dryers | Records Holders | Shelter Static Dehumidifiers |
| Shock Indicators | Temperature Monitor | Tie Down Shelving | Tie Downs | VCI Rust Prevention | Wheelchair Lift |