Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary: Research, plan, and design mechanical, hydraulic and other automated equipment used in the manufacturing process of forged steel, high pressure gas cylinders.  Direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of machine design and material handling systems by performing the following duties. Job Duties and Responsibilities  Designs machinery and material handling systems powered by pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical, rotary or other power transmission means to improve processes which reduce cycle time, material and tooling consumption, scrap, and extra processing steps.  Produces detailed assembly and part prints on Solid Works. Evaluates manufacturing processes by conducting research, conferring with equipment vendors and various suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators while considering cost, quality, safety, delivery, and production capabilities. Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications. Manages and prioritizes multiple project timelines. Manages large capital projects inclusive of writing requests for appropriation of funds, preparing timelines, coordinating production down time and managing capital expense budget. Employs proper Design of Experiment and statistical techniques to identify cause and effect of various production or engineering design deficiencies. Evaluates existing production equipment and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. Interfaces with Electrical Engineer to establish appropriate PLC control of automated equipment. Creates and maintains accurate documentation of drawings, design concepts, process sheets, procedures, and concepts in accordance with the Norris ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.