Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerEngel embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, Engel is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The Engel company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the Engel team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!Engel Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Engel provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks' PTO, employer paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and an employee-centric environment.Position InformationJob Summary:Create mechanical designs, 2D drawings and 3D models of automation cells, retrofits and reconfigurations. Construct bill of materials for robots and auxiliary equipment. Provide general mechanical engineering support for field work. Act as technical lead for mechanical engineering team, and oversee ME department standards, quality of design and deliverables.Essential ME Duties and Responsibilities:3D modeling of custom automation equipment to include but not limited to robotic end of arm tools, assorted peripheral / auxiliary material handling equipment, etcModify and adapt existing library components for use on similar or new project applicationsCreate mechanical designs according to industry safety standardsDevelop 2D drawings for:Automated production cellsAuxiliary equipmentIndividual parts (manufacturing drawings)Material processing in SAP softwarePrepare complete bill of materials for production ordersAdd new materials for custom parts as necessaryMaintain and update the bill of material for delivered equipment as necessarySubmit items and equipment for procurementGenerate specifications to ensure Engel standardsParticipate in project kick-off meetings, design review meetings, factory acceptance tests, training, and other relevant meetings as necessaryCreate documentation included but not limited to spare parts lists, layouts, wear items, etc.Provide technical support to other team members throughout the company as necessaryAssist with the project quoting efforts by providing mechanical engineering labor and material estimates as necessaryPerform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisorAssists internal Production Assembly and Integration personnel with the pre-assembly of new builds and retrofits, prior to shipping.Support cross functional team with appropriate documentation and clarification as required to facilitate proper project workflow.Essential Leadership Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and role model best practices and use of all standards and checkpointsCreating/maintaining ME specific standardsCreate peer reviews and quality check methods, help arrange useGuide ME team on cost effective design for manufacturing practicesAssist team to arrange peer reviews and quality checksWith Eng. Mgr:ID need for training modules and assist with creating/facilitating training modulesMentor team on accurate labor hour estimation and time management skillsCollaborate on training, standards, and process topicsEssential Communication to Engineering Manager:Training requestsEscalating quality, capacity and personnel concerns proactivelyFeedback for annual performance reviews for ME teamAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.Engel attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.Engel offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including: health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, Dependent and Health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay. We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you.Engel is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.Engel is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the Engel Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 Engel's turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. Engel offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.