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Strongwell · 2 days ago

Design Engineer, Machine Build

Bristol, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Strongwell is an industry-leading company that emphasizes growth, market diversity, and financial stability. The Design Engineer, Machine Build is responsible for technical machine and systems concept design, providing drawings and build support to enhance manufacturing production capabilities and efficiencies.

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Hiring Manager

Karen Rabren, MA, SPHR

Responsibilities

Provide conceptual planning and design for machine build jobs

Provide complex engineering drawings using geometric tolerance techniques

Provide technical documentation and support for production, installation, and maintenance activities

Design, develop, and analyze structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to meet functional, safety, performance, and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with other departments/divisions as necessary to investigate customer needs

Create and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD and related design tools

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives including cost reduction, standardization, and design optimization

Ensure that all work is done according to standard engineering practices, determining safe load capacities in the mechanical designs

Efficiently complete all projects as scheduled

Qualification

Machine designMechanical design2D3D CADEngineering analytical softwareHydraulicsPneumaticsMathematicsGeometryTrigonometryTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

Five (5) years' experience in machine design and drafting

High competency in mechanical design and drafting technology

High competency in mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry

Experience in engineering analytical software such as FEA

Demonstrated competency in both 2D and 3D CAD software; AutoCAD and Inventor preferred

Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical systems

Occasionally travel between various Strongwell facilities, as well as customer and vendor sites. (Travel <10%)

Ability and dexterity in use of various manual and powered hand tools

Work evenings, days, and weekends as required

Must be able to use various electrical test equipment such as ammeter, voltmeters, and ohm meter

Occasional periods of high levels of physical exertion. This includes, but is not limited to, heavy lifting (up to 40 pounds), climbing, crouching, balancing, reaching, stooping, carrying, working in confined spaces, and above or below normal temperatures

Ability to work on elevated platforms

Fast-paced manufacturing with exposure to glass, resin, and chemicals

Operating machinery

Not climate controlled