Mechanical Engineer – machine design
Dunaway is looking to hire a highly skilled, Mechanical Engineer with industrial Machine Design experience. Candidate should have 3D and FEA skills, and be able to design industrial equipment related to the aluminum extrusion industry. This includes billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, handling systems, etc. You must be able to plan, design, and coordinate the integration of new extrusion machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes with a high level of proficiency. This position must be capable of designing and troubleshooting complex mechanical functions while working independently and cohesively with your teammates.
Job duties:
- Design of extrusion presses and related industrial and material handling equipment using 3D modeling software.
- Reverse engineering of existing equipment for repair or product enhancements
- Work directly with the field services team to assist with troubleshooting of equipment
- 10%-15% travel
Required experience:
- 5+ years’ experience designing industrial machinery/ handling equipment
- Experience generating 2D drawings for manufacturing
- Working knowledge of hydraulics
- Working knowledge of FEA analysis using industry standard software
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components
Preferred experience:
- Experience in the aluminum extrusion industry – designing and troubleshooting
- 3+ years’ experience designing aluminum extrusion presses and associated handling and support equipment – billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, etc.
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering.
- Experience using Solidworks and CAM software
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components
The Machine Design Engineer will be the main point of contact for all engineering services for our customers. This position plans, designs, and coordinates the integration of new extrusion machinery and equipment into manufacturing processes with a high level of proficiency.
Pay – based on experience
