Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

G. W. Becker, Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for designing and specifying mechanical components related to electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists. Come join a proud team of engineers designing capital equipment to help serve this nation's many industries!

G.W. Becker, Inc. is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

Please note this position is full-time and in-person.

Key Responsibilities

Design & specification of mechanical components related to electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists

Mechanical calculations in accordance with GWBI Design Standards

Generate layouts to determine configuration, components & to ensure compliance with all applicable design & safety standards

Create approval drawings, detailed fabrication drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Create bills of material and maintenance manuals

Manage projects from start to completion

Interaction with customers

Assist sales with equipment specification and sizing

Equipment troubleshooting

Manufacturing support

Occasional site visits to perform data collections or inspections

Knowledge of CMAA, AISC, AIST and AWS

Competencies

Familiarity with engineering bill of materials

Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models and specific material

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented personality, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

Knowledge of various design calculations: gear design, finite element analysis, statics and strength of materials

Knowledge of material properties

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 year Associates Degree or Technical certification (with related work experience), Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is preferred

Successful completion of the FE exam

3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience required (or equivalent combination of education and related experience)

Basic PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite

GWBI offers a comprehensive compensation package, to include:

competitive base pay

paid holidays

paid time-off including vacation, jury duty and bereavement leave

contributory medical

voluntary dental and vision insurance

voluntary short and long-term disability benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

boot reimbursement

referral bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: May require some travel to sites

GWBI is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime, if needed

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Mechanical Engineer: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Hermitage, PA 16148: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

GWBI is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

Full-time