Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The role requires an initiative-taking and ambitious engineer with strong foundational engineering skills and the capacity to learn new skills and solve problems. The mechanical engineer will be responsible for performing engineering design calculations and preparing engineering design documentation for manufacturing. In addition, the role will require frequent collaboration with the others both internally and with customers to ensure high quality, comprehensive designs, which result in the highest performing products. There will be opportunities to gain experience and learn beyond the traditional engineering role and responsibilities, including working across disciplines, including production and business development.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop BOM’s for the entire product line, including ERP integration.
• Create detailed layouts for production lines and product specifications.
• Communicate with internal resources and customers to understand market driven specifications.
• Use CAD software to create accurate blueprints SolidWorks Simulation for production and product development.
• Develop prototypes to make modifications and test product performance.
• Improvements in productivity and lowering of COGS.
• Design for Automation
• Review processes and procedures to support manufacturing, lead improvements in processes and productivity satisfy.
• Apply appropriate codes and engineering standards in the design and execution of assigned work.
• Create and Maintain project and production schedules, Improve quality and efficiency.
• Acquires, uses, and continuously develops personal technical and professional knowledge of products, to assist customers and other company personnel.
• Proven ability to provide solutions to moderately complex engineering problems.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives, projects, or events.
• Design, propose, and implement improved processes, including new procedures, systems, or process flows to increase efficiency, quality, or capacity.
• Develop, update, and maintain documentation: standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, flowcharts, control plans, process specifications, and reports.
• Conduct root cause analysis when process issues arise; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and measure process performance metrics — such as throughput, cycle time, yield, quality, efficiency — before and after changes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. production, quality assurance, operations, supply chain, IT) to ensure process changes fit business needs and are implemented smoothly.
• Manage or support project planning for process improvement initiatives: defining scope, objectives, timeline, risk management.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project engineering or design engineering with previous experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing, welding, specification preparation, structural analysis, mechanical design, testing and field support, process improvement.
• Experience with steel, non-ferrous materials, composites, and plastics
• Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive execution of work on time and on-budget.
• Exposure to design for automation
• Critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation, challenge the status quo, willing to push the envelope and think, outside of the box.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• A safe, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment

Thompson Fabrication is an equal opportunity employer.