Design Engineer - Mechanical / Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Emp Type: Direct Hire

Location: Mobile, AL

Job Description:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent)
• Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in machinery and equipment engineering/design with preferred emphasis in forest products industry

Job Summary:
Collaborate with a heavy equipment engineering/design team supporting the forest products industry. Support development of fabrication packages for log handling and log processing systems for Sawmills, OSB Mills and Plywood Mills as well as for other related forest products. Work closely with integrated team to maintain and develop industry leading products.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support Design/Drafting Team.
• Follow department standards and procedures.
• Help develop layout and general arrangement drawings of proposed project scope.
• Support development of detail design packages for equipment fabrication
• Coordination with shop supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site assistance during installation and startup.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication/machining practices
• Knowledge and application of material handling systems.
• Ability to size structural members, plating, shafting, etc.
• Ability to size and select mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to develop engineering/design schedules.
• Knowledge and application of design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
• General knowledge of 3D design software - Inventor or Solidworks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team and relationship development skills
• Able to work without supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time