Engineering-Mechanical

Company Overview Stuart Rush is a private business formed from the legacy electric chain hoist plants of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, with the first Lodestar® hoist made in the 1950s. With long-standing operations in Damascus, VA and Lexington, TN, the company builds on a legacy of quality in chain and hoist manufacturing. Stuart Rush values its employees as the foundation of its success and is committed to fostering a strong, supportive, and resilient workplace. The company is dedicated to delivering reliable products and earning customer trust through consistent performance while building a strong future for its people and customers. Engineer, Mechanical Product, coordinates across business functions to understand market requests to design and alter products to meet the requirements of customer needs. The Engineer, Mechanical Product, works with all stakeholders as the technical expert and assists and manages change to sustain and improves as deemed necessary. Coordinate with product management, engineering, and sales to understand market requests and translate those requests into design specifications! Assist with product development and design activities that include mechanical and electrical designs that meet design specifications and are manufacturable and serviceable. Projects may include but may not be limited to the evaluation of new technological materials, fastening methods, corrosion resistant options, electrical principles, and strength analysis. Develop 2D and 3D models/drawings of assemblies, and components using CAD software. Provide technical resources to customers and internal departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems regarding products. Act as a technical resource to train and assist engineers, technicians, and designers. Prepares or directs the preparation of calculations, equipment layouts, detail drawings, bills of material and maintains components and equipment in the business system database. Participates in the manufacturing or building of prototype components or products. Develop the testing criteria and establish the test parameters for newly designed components or existing product modifications as required. Compiles test data to evaluate the components or equipment to assure meeting the required function or performance. Analyzes and prepares or directs the preparation of calculations, equipment layouts, detail drawings, and bills of material required to address Engineering Change Requests including ERP. Reviews failed components of existing products requested by Quality Assurance to determine the probable cause of failure and recommends courses of action to prevent future occurrences. Requires the ability to operate a variety of precision electronic measuring devices. Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with colleagues to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment. BS in Mechanical Engineering ~2+ years of engineering experience, or a related combination of education and experience. ~2+years of CAD experience in 3D design software required in either SolidWorks and/or Pro-E. ~ Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principals preferred. Please not the job is located in our Damascus, VA facility Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. At Stuart Rush, we value our employees and are committed to offering a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, and a market-leading 401(k) plan.