Material Design Engineer - New Life Staffing, LLC

New Life is currently on the hunt for a Material Design Engineer for a client we have in the Honey Brook, PA area!

To serve as Design Engineer for various material handling projects from inception to completion including interpretation of specifications, design engineering, selection of components, creation and checking of drawings, and resolution of problems occurring during manufacturing and installation.

Job Duties:

• Review new orders along with associated specifications and technical documents.

• Manage small projects within Engineering from inception through completion ensuring all details are covered and requirements are met.

• Prepare design calculations, 3D models, drawings, sketches, bills of materials, etc. for drafters and others to satisfy the requirements of orders and customer specifications.

• Layout basic to complex structures incorporating various types of equipment.

• Select purchased components and prepare purchase requisitions when applicable.

• Develop complex design models utilizing AutoCAD 3D.

• Schedule and/or attend onsite meetings with customer to discuss project objectives and goals.

• Prepare layout approval drawings for customer approval.

• Check design models prepared by other designers for completion and correctness.

• Work with fabrication shop personnel to answer questions or solve problems encountered during the manufacturing process.

• Work with installation crew personnel to answer questions or solve problems encountered during the installation process.

• Visit customer's facility, when necessary, to obtain measurements of existing equipment and structures for interface of new equipment.

• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD 3D modeling, design, and 2D drawing creation.

• Experience within the Bulk Material Handling Industry is strongly preferred but not required.

• Experience with structural steel calculations & reinforced concrete.

• Must have broad based machine knowledge with high mechanical aptitude.

• Mechanical design experience with power transmission components such as electric motors, speed reducers, sheaves & v-belts, sprockets & chain, bushings & shafts, and bearings.

• Experience with sizing and selecting hydraulic drives & motion systems beneficial but not required.

• Shafting verification for bending and torsional applications.

• Steel detailing experience with knowledge of AISC, AWS, OSHA, MSHA standards.

• Attention to detail crucial to success in the position.

• Must be able reason and think logically.

• Must be able to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.

• Must be able to work with others to collectively solve problems.

• Must be able to multi-task several projects and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required (Excel/Word).

• Must be able to communicate clearly and function in a delivery driven environment.

• 5 to 6 years design experience in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering Field

Education:

• AS or BS in Mechanical or related Engineering Field

$75,000-85,000, depending on experience.