Mechanical Design Engineer

Due to a pending retirement along with sustained growth in the company, my extremely well run Machinery OEM client in Newberg seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the design engineering team. This particular role will directly support their growing Orbital Welding Machinery product lines, which are deployed worldwide in a wide variety of applications (data centers, nuclear energy, shipbuilding, wind turbines, oil & gas, etc). Qualified candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering Degree along with at least 2 + years of hands on Design Engineering experience in a Machine Building or Industrial Product manufacturing environment. Some understanding of welding process is desirable to understand the applications for machinery being designed and deployed. Excellent benefits along with a fun and collaborative environment. A Hybrid work policy is in place with the expectations that engineers will be onsite 3 days per week Job Responsibilities Lead and support research and development projects, from concept generation to prototype build and testing. Identify, design, and implement product improvements to enhance reliability, performance, and manufacturability. Create and maintain detailed 3D models Solidworks) and engineering drawings in accordance with internal standards. Partner with the internal machine shop and production teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and optimized for manufacturability. Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and root cause investigations for product issues. Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and documentation updates through internal PLM/ERP systems. Support legacy product design upgrades, to include tolerance reviews and updating older CAD drawings (from a variety of programs) to Solidworks. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Operations, and Quality to ensure successful implementation of design changes and new product introductions. Assist in vendor communication and component selection. Support Product Issues in the field by performing root cause analysis and executing the proper corrective action. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 2+ years of experience in mechanical design with machinery and/or industrial products Proficiency with CAD software (solidworks preferred) and mechanical drawing standards. Proficiency with product data management software and best practices Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, assembly, etc.) and GD&T principles. Experience in Welding Process strongly preferred. This could include hobbyist welding, welding in college, or design for manufacturability for weldments. Understanding of Welding code an added plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in team settings. Strong communication skills needed to collaborative with customers on custom project understanding and execution #J-18808-Ljbffr Talent Finders, LLC