Mechanical Engineer

About the role

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide - all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components-leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create/update 3D Solid Models, assemblies, and drawings relating to customer projects and engineering support orders.
• Create/update supplemental project documentation including but not limited to, machine programs, tool and fixture design drawings, process flows, setup information and work instructions, project plans/timelines, and presentations.
• Provide technical input and task estimates on customer job requirements.
• Interact with sales and production departments on current engineering activities and new orders.
• Carry out independent technical investigations involving the application of a wide variety of mechanical engineering principles in the origination or modification of materials, components, process specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform necessary electrical/mechanical calculations to verify/validate design concepts
• Confer with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing to gather necessary data required for the design development. Support manufacturing during design, test, production phases.
• Accountable for design orientated projects as assigned, from concept to production, including responsibilities for design reviews. Support design review process through preparation, presentation, and follow-up on new projects.
• Review, interpret, and communicate technical requirements on customer specifications to Engineering team members, as well as other departments, on required scope of work.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent combination of directly related experience and education.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using CAD Software to produce 3D Solid models, assemblies, and drawings. Experience with primary CAD software Autodesk Inventor, familiarity with AutoCAD, Solidworks & Siemens NX is also plus and will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing related role, supporting CNC Machining and/or sheet metal fabrication. Additional hands on experience in machining, fabrication, mechanical inspection, and/or tool & fixture design is a plus.
• High level working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting drawings to AMSE & ISO drafting standards. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience using SAP is a plus. BOMs, Routers, Material Masters, etc.
• Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Ability present technical information and report project status to cross functional teams and management.
• Must possess exceptional project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K w/ company match
• Time off Benefits
• And much more!
• The base compensation for this position is between 65-77k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.