Mechanical Engineer

Nopak, LLC has been a pioneer in manufacturing since 1887. Nopak is a privately held business and is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves and accumulators. Leveraging over a century of proven engineering expertise, Nopak offers robust, custom-engineered solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service from America’s Midwest. We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer to assist with day-to-day engineering department activities and product development.Now is a great time to join Nopak as we continue our growth, taking market share in our core customer segments.The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for generating drawings, leveraging new technology and developing departmental efficiency. This individual will be a high-energy hands-on engineer looking for career growth with a fast paced and rapidly growing company. Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Drafters and Manufacturing Support to develop conceptual designs for hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders, valves, accumulators and components and generate necessary documents including manufacturing drawings and bills of material
• Works with the customer and Engineering Manager in the receipt of custom product design requests, provide necessary design details to help with quoting and identification of the most efficient engineering design, development and manufacturing process
• Develops and analyzes product designs on a timely basis, provides guidance to designers or drafters in preparing engineering general assembly and/or manufacturing detail drawings and documentation to ensure the customer needs and product engineering requirements are met
• Responsible for generating and releasing the Bill of Material to other departments
• Works closely with the Engineering Manager and other GHN Management in developing an efficient design, manufacturing process, testing and scheduling of order to ensure timely production and shipment of the product to the customer
• Develops product designs from the specifications provided by the Engineering Manager, Sales Department and/or the customer
• Discuss the manufacturing process for product and component development with the engineering team members to ensure clear direction and understanding of the desired end result and to facilitate the quoting process
• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews with GHN team and/or customers
• Work closely with the Purchasing Department to identify the right materials at the best possible price to meet customer requirements for approved materials
• Based on direction by the Engineering Manager and President, periodic overnight travel to customers to assist in the product design process and provide support to the GHN sales and marketing efforts
• Ability to work within SolidWorks, AutoCad or other CAD software to efficiently release drawings both internally and to customers

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have the ability to use scientific and mathematical principles to develop technical solutions for cylinders, valves and accumulators
• Must be able to carry out written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; apply logical/scientific thinking; perform basic and advanced arithmetic and engineering calculations; use a variety of engineering tools and techniques
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management
• Rudimentary understanding of conventional machining practices and machine shop theory
• Knowledge/Familiarity of CAD software packages such as SolidWorks and AutoCad
• Ability to leverage new and emerging technology to maximize daily efficiency