Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Type/Hours:

Full-time position. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Position Purpose:

Are you driven to create the future through innovation?  Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to solve the unsolvable?  Would a value-based company align with your character?  At Delta, we’re on the path to total converting and coating dominance for our customers.  The North Star drives us.  Every system, every move, every mindset is built to achieve one thing: unrivaled mastery in motion. As a highly technical, consultative force, we guide our customers into new frontiers they never imagined. This position is responsible for taking the high-level concept from our customer and turning that concept into reality through designing mechanical assemblies for custom web converting and coating equipment.  If you enjoy repetitive designs, then you need not apply. Every machine at Delta is unique, and we are seeking design engineers that are driven to stay informed of the latest technologies and frequently design custom equipment. We tackle the industries toughest challenges – will you join us?

Essential Functions:

Work closely with an integrated project team of Applications Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Managers and fellow Mechanical Engineers while refining project scope and developing new design concepts

Capability of executing all engineering functions by oneself, or by leading a team of 1-5 fellow Mechanical Engineers, depending on project scope

Experience in the fields of coating, converting, web-handling, machine automation or packaging to aid in designing high-speed, accurate web handling; this includes the design of precision components like rollers, die cutters, and tension control systems

Design overall machine layouts, custom assemblies and mechanical parts according to sketches, quotes, user requirement specifications and other instructions using Inventor 3D CAD & AutoCAD 2D

Output of the design work is full machine layout drawings, assembly drawings, part detail drawings and required documentation such as the Bill of Materials

Select qualified vendors of required purchased mechanical parts such as bearings, fittings, fasteners, sensors, valves, etc.

Procure and integrate purchased process components, i.e. Vision, Printers, Lasers, Drying Systems, etc.

Lead internal and external technical design reviews, conference calls and meetings

Project leadership skills of scope/resource/time management, communication, identifying risks and executing mitigation plans to consistently meet objectives and timelines

Personal and professional development such as involvement in R&D projects, trade show attendance, training, department/company objective involvement and subject matter expert

Model, steward, make decisions upon, and expect to be held accountable to Delta ModTech’s values which include:

BELIEVE IN PEOPLE

FEARLESS INNOVATION

INTEGRITY

PASSIONATE & TENACIOUS

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge

Competent in the use of 3D modeling and CAD software

Familiar with AutoCAD 2D

Competencies:

Positive Teamwork Orientation

Customer/Client Focus

Mechanical Aptitude

Spatial Awareness

Problem Solving

Technical Capacity

Communication Proficiency (Verbal and Written)

Position Type, Work Environment & Travel

Full time, exempt

Normal office environment

Travel less than 10%

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range:

$75,000 – $130,000 per year (DOE – Depending on Experience)

Benefits Offered:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to $500 annual match (for High-Deductible Health Plans)

401(k) *match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discretionary Bonus