Associate Design Engineering

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded 150 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is people and they are what makes the difference.

Currently we have an Associate Design Engineer role open. As a member of the Design Engineering team one will design mechanisms, structures and controls for crane products to meet Link-Belt goals of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environmental.

Prepare and check complex calculations to determine size, strength or other information limiting or governing the performance and/or design of a new or existing product

Prepare and check detail drawings for accuracy and conformance to Link-Belt Design policies

Prepare and check engineering orders per Link-Belt Design Policies

Review and revise bill of materials as needed

Calculate weights and center of gravities for components and assemblies

Prepare and review assembly drawings for proper fit, completeness including all necessary dimensions

Investigate and design solutions for “sale special” request as needed

Investigate field service issues and make recommendations for corrections

Support prototype assembly process as needed

Support manufacturing areas as needed during assembly, welding and machining processes

Resolve manufacturing issues identified by production engineering, material sourcing, welders and assemblers

General qualifications for this role: 4 year college degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of one (1) year of proven design or co-op experience