Ahaus Tool & Engineering ยท 2 months ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (45 Minutes West of Dayton)
DAYTON,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAhaus Tool & Engineering is known for its strong company culture and supportive work environment. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for creating concepts, designs, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures, while also mentoring junior designers and engaging in continuous improvement activities.
Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures
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
Qualification
Required
Create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures
Application of design techniques utilizing knowledge of the following mechanical elements: Powered prime movers, Conveyors & material handling, Transmission components, Bearings and related components, Sensors
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Great wages and benefits
Flexible start times Monday through Friday
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
Company
Ahaus Tool & Engineering
Ahaus Tool and Engineering designs and builds custom automation and workholding products.
Founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase