Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Designs are functional, easily manufactured, and meet customer expectations
• Designs are completed according to schedule
• Designs meet Afinitas engineering standards
• Design analysis, drawings, and bills of material are accurate
• Develop innovative conceptual solutions
• Coordinate layout and design of equipment
• Perform design analysis for equipment
• Create manufacturing drawings for equipment
• Create and complete bills of material for equipment
• Evaluate and implement design changes
• Work with manufacturing on build processes and improvement
• Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office software effectively

Qualifications

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Thorough understanding of:
• Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
• Mechanical power relationships such as horsepower, torque, speed
• Strength of materials and structural analysis
• Manufacturing processes
• Ability to perform strength calculations
• Training and/or experience in using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks or similar 3-D modeling software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities
• Attention to detail
• Work individually as well as in a team environment
• Takes personal ownership and satisfaction on quality work

Work Environment

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.