Mechanical / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Classification: Exempt - Salary

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: 0%

Travel Requirements: 10%

Type and Hours: On-site Full Time; 8 hrs / day - 5 days / week

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Continental Tool Group is seeking a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering Team. As part of the Corporate Team, you will be involved in all aspects of the design and manufacturing of products to achieve goals for all of the many product lines, including new product lines that Continental Tool Group offers. We employ a Cradle to Grave Philosophy that requires a hands-on approach from design, to process and cost development, quoting and sales support, to final packaging and delivery to the customer.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products to meet product specifications
• Provide product specification support through reverse engineering and/or competitive product research
• Support production in translating specifications, updating drawings, and evaluating non-conformance issues
• Support Quality Control in evaluating non-conformances and inspection processes
• Conduct root cause analysis on both internal and customer reported problems and implementing Corrective Actions
• Develop new fixtures for assembly, CNC machines, and manual machines
• Design and build test equipment that will be implemented into the assembly and test processes
• Support Sales Staff to evaluate new product / modification requirements
• Create part drawings, assembly drawings, and instructions
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple projects

Job Requirements: 

5+ years of demonstrated experience in the following areas required:

• Machine design
• Design for manufacturing of products
• 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Experience in the following areas is preferred but not required:

• 10-15+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience with tool steels, aluminum, polymers, composites, and alloy steels
• Gear design experience
• Design of rotary and/or turbine air tools
• Design of products that use pneumatics
• Design control experience (In an ISO environment preferred)
• Quality control metrology experience with calipers, micrometer, and height gages
• Design of components for sheet metal, casting, plastic molding, or extrusion processes
• Heat treatment specification experience
• Design of products using gears including planetary gear systems
• Geometric tolerancing
• Applied manufacturing experience including machining, assembly, and related fixturing
• ASME Y14.5-2009 Drawing Standards
• Design of experiments (DOE)
• Root cause analysis (RCA)

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from four-year college and 5+ years of related industry experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Merit increases eligibility
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount program
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Professional growth, on-the-job training, and development programs
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work with quality industrial products used by customers around the world
• ...and much more!

Physical Demands , Working Conditions and Occupational Exposure

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee: 

• Will frequently sit at a desk, stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and wear appropriate PPE while in plant
• Operates and handles a computer, equipment and tools using hands and fingers frequently to complete tasks
• Will use specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat, hot, dust/fumes, cold outdoor and indoor conditions. 

EOE