Senior Mechanical Engineer

Industry leader in providing advanced vacuum heat treating furnaces designed and built to be energy efficient, cost effective and the highest performing product on the market ISO degreed mechanical engineer to join their dynamic and growing team. Duties Provide engineering design and calculation support for equipment, fabrications, and systems in the manufacture of vacuum furnaces including hot zones, chambers, gas quench systems, vacuum pumping systems, water cooling systems, pneumatic systems, partial pressure systems and other sub-assemblies Create CAD drawings and bills of materials and specify appropriate materials to meet quality and production objectives. Develop, recommend, and implement engineering operating procedures to ensure smooth operation of the engineering function within the company. Provide technical support as needed for customers, sales, field service and manufacturing. Provide oversight of engineering software systems with a focus on improving business processes (e.g. PDM, ERP, CAD). Check designs, drawings, and Bills of Material for accurate content. Assist in the development of vacuum furnace operations and maintenance manuals. Assist the Purchasing department with the development of accurate information for the purchase of materials and services, meet with vendors, research materials, and qualify suppliers. Direct oversight and supervision of all mechanical and hot zone engineers/designers to ensure work assignments meet production schedules. Develop, recommend, and implement engineering operating procedures to ensure smooth operation of the engineering function within the company. Apply a working knowledge of engineering codes and standards that affect component specification, performance, operation, and safety of vacuum furnaces such as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Div 1, NFPA 86, OSHA and ANSI/ASME/AMS standards. Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering. Experience with thermal processing equipment design or a demonstrable understanding of heat transfer processes (radiation, conduction and convection). Minimum of 8 years of experience in all aspects of mechanical engineering for a manufacturing concern. Proficient in the use of a 3D CAD system (Autodesk Inventor preferred) and a working knowledge of the use of Autodesk AutoCAD. Proficient in the use of Excel for engineering related work. Experience with a PDM (Product Data Management) package (Autodesk Vault preferred). Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to maintain good working relationships with Customers, plus internal Sales, Management and Manufacturing personnel. This is a stellar opportunity for an ambitious mechanical engineer seeking an opportunity to GROW with an industry leader in the vacuum furnace and heat treating world. Successful candidates will be based in (or willing to relocate to) central PA, have a working knowledge of heat treating, be interested in moving into a supervisory role, and be available to start within 4-6 weeks. #J-18808-Ljbffr