Opportunity Search, Inc. · 1 day ago
Applications Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
Sandusky, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yrOpportunity Search, Inc. is a growing machine design and manufacturing operation seeking both experienced and recent graduates for mechanical engineering roles. The positions involve mechanical design engineering and applications engineering, focusing on machine design, product application, and customer interaction to meet specifications and support production.
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Responsibilities
Preparing drawing packages for manufacture and assembly - ensuring complete and accurate with project documentation that meets all customer drawing requirements as well as proper drafting standards
Using SolidWorks and various other software packages to develop equipment, machine, mechanism or tooling designs that meet customer specifications and the company quote
Knowledgeable in standards, processes and best practices and able to use them to complete duties
Working closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and develop systems and complete projects
Sharing with department staff the design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the department
Identifying and attending outside training sessions consistent with company goals and areas of expertise to ensure continuing education and technical skill advancement
Mentoring less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects
Communicate design requirements to junior team members, answer questions and monitor work to support further development of the design
Understanding design team members’ skill level when assigning design tasks to junior team members
Provide technical support to the entire organization for one or more Company product lines
Review opportunities (RFQ’s) and specify company product to meet customer applications
Interact with customers while developing product solutions and closing new business
Prepare cost estimates for non-standard products
Prepare, send, and follow-up on quotations as assigned
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor's degree with concentration in mechanical engineering strongly preferred
Machine design and/or engineering experience—experience within the special machine industry preferred
Competent in the use and manipulation of 3D design software in a collaborative environment using top down design structure—SolidWorks design platform and Enterprise Product Data Management file platform preferred
Experienced in drawing creation for assemblies and details to include all dimensions, tolerances, and documentation to allow the manufacture and assembly of designs that meet specified requirements
Motivated to initiate and implement tasks, strategies and techniques in a goal oriented manner to increase productivity and profitability
Technically creative with an understanding of mechanical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner
Capable of evaluating quotations, specifications, and documentation to discern functional requirements, identify missing information, and define tasks for mechanical designs
Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
Committed to integrity, ethical, and economical practices
Industry knowledge of product application
Knowledge of product design and shop floor processes as required to estimate product cost
Knowledge of fundamental calculations supporting product design
Fluent in CAD as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings
Basic knowledge of electrical controls
Excellent people skills as required for customer interaction and to team with other personnel in meeting customer expectations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering field preferably mechanical engineering
Additional relative experience may be considered for less formal education
Preferred
Experience within the special machine industry preferred
SolidWorks design platform and Enterprise Product Data Management file platform preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Opportunity Search, Inc.
Established in 1969. For more than 40 years, Opportunity Search, Inc. has been a leader in the Search and Placement industry.
Founded in 1969
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase