Experience Inc. Jobs

Job Information

Mohawk Lifts LLC Mechanical Designer in Amsterdam, New York

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Mechanical Designer supports the Engineering Team to provide engineering services to various departments of the company. This role receives direction from the Engineering Manager to assist with mechanical designs of Mohawk new products, accessories, and customization. They are responsible for enhancing and revising product designs, with a focus on part standardization, simplification to manufacture, and a reduction of cost. The Mechanical Designer helps develop product documentation, technical specifications, test products, and support organizational compliance with testing and certifying organizations. CAD drafter experience is required. The Designer will also use their knowledge of the products to support the Service Department when needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Researches and identifies the mechanics, performance, and functional requirements of the product to assure adequacy for the intended function in customer acceptable terms.- Partners with Purchasing and Production departments to create design improvements that support reduction in costs and improvement in product quality and performance.- Works with sales and other functions on new product development and customization projects.- Conceptualizes, conceives, plans design and model building, testing, costing, and customer acceptance activity with each task objective.- Conduct product NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) inspections, lift testing with NRTL, and device calibrations. Assist with all planning related to lift certifications.- Assist with monthly Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) lift reporting.- Participates in industry activities which are associated with project technologies. Maintains an awareness of current technology as it relates to Mohawk activities.- Represent Engineering department, when assigned in production meetings.- MRP (BOM) data entry and drawing revisions.- Document and execute engineering change requests (ECRs).- Other functions as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting and five years of experience. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of mechanical design and drafting, 3D CAD experience within Autodesk Inventor and experience with a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system. Experience in doing revisions to existing designs with a focus on continuous improvement of quality and cost reduction.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: - Must have qualitative and/or quantitative professional experience in the manufacturing industry. - Must understand CAD drawings, bill of materials, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor suite and Vault. - Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interact with customers via phone and in-person. - Works well intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally. - Must be driven, goal oriented, willing to take on new challenges and see them through. - Must be able to demonstrate meeting goals and expectations. - Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood. - Must be proficient in Microsoft (Excel & Word) and software applications. - Must have good mechanical aptitude. - Must be able to handle multiple projects at any given time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid NYS driver’s license. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NonePHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Perform office activities in a well-lit and well-ventilated area. May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust. Will be exposed to uncontrolled environmental conditions during driving. Normally acceptable office physical environment with no abnormal hazards or risks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Mohawk Lifts LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Salary: 55,000 Maximum Salary: 80,000 Salary Unit: Yearly

DirectEmployers