Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Description:

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important?

Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. Besides great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. Our people stay for 40+ years because our leaders are humble, transparent, and kind.

Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.

Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Application of design techniques utilizing knowledge of the following mechanical elements:

Powered prime movers

Conveyors & material handling

Transmission components

Bearings and related components

Sensors

Application of design expertise in the follow specific areas preferred:

Synchronous automation

Non-Synchronous automation

Manual and lean equipment

Hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures

Milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures

Heat exchanger core assembly equipment

Crimping equipment & dies

Molds & corrugation equipment

Gages

Multi-station systems

Functional test equipment

Standalone equipment

Utilize engineering acumen in the following disciplines:

GD & T techniques

SolidWorks CAD

Engineering techniques including safety & ergonomics

Manufacturing techniques

Controls engineering techniques

Design innovation using creativity

Study requirements and confer with project stakeholders to satisfy design-related challenges, including dimensional, service, manufacturing, and cost and schedule issues.

Create design concepts utilizing preliminary sketches & layouts.

Create detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks & DraftSight).

Engage in design confirmation activities, including simulations, FEA & animations

Modify designs to improve performance.

Select purchased components to incorporate into designs.

Create technical documentation for equipment operation designed for instruction manuals as required.

Redline & revise drawings.

Create sequence of events and powered elements charts.

Engage in debug and development activities.

Work within quality system parameters as required.

Communicate with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities.

Utilize ERP system (Epicor).

Engage in assisting junior or mid-level designers in their development of engineering skills while partnering on projects

Assume a lead designer role on projects, coordinating and leading multiple designers simultaneously.

Engage in continuous improvement activities.Requirements:

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience

Vocational education and supporting experience

Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience in manufacturing

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment

Typical manufacturing environment

Occasional work-related travel required

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Full-time