Mechanical Engineer

Job TitleDefining problems, conducting and narrowing research, analyzing criteria, finding and analyzing solutions, and making decisions; much of an engineer's time is spent on researching, locating, applying, and transferring information.Essential DutiesCreativity: Innovation of assigned tasks and existing processes and/or products.Reliability: Be available to complete tasks as required by internal/external customer requirements.Communicate internally in the department or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks (verbal and written).Occasional travel: mainly for training purposes, customer support, or trade shows.Take verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, or department/company policiesProvide verbal and or written results, summary of tasks, or requests to various persons during the execution of tasks.Produce the end product of requested tasks in the form of components, assemblies, drawings, data files, proposals, or reports.Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.Modify existing designs to meet customer-provided requirements.Provide specific product sales support.Establish and improve product cost targets.Evaluate product claims for both standard as well as modified designs.Lead the introduction of standard products for distribution and manufacturing.Lead projects or portions of projects.Provide training to engineers.Provide product assistance to manufacturing as requested.Record daily activities.Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes.Other duties, as assigned to support company goals.Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentSustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of timeOccasional physical demand of moving or rearranging files and file storage boxes, and or productFast-paced office environmentMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or the equivalent in appropriate education and experience as determined by managementProficient with CAD software (Design & Manufacturing disciplines)Basic understanding of common manufacturing processesGood oral and written skillsAbility to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner