POSITION SUMMARY:

Mechanical Engineers are responsible for using engineering principles to design and implement cost-effective, reliable parts, and systems to improve customer operational results. They also oversee projects from conceptual design to implementation.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Formulates design criteria, develops conceptual designs, performs detailed designs, and develops materials & manufacturing specifications using research, analytical skills, conceptual & planning skills, and computer-aided design.

- Prepares design/manufacturing cost estimates for use in sales quotations.

- Assists drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or CADD equipment and software, and reviews & approves final drawings/prints.

- Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

- Helps to ensure production goals are met by working with Manufacturing, Q/C, and suppliers to clearly outline product specifications, discuss manufacturing process issues, and resolve production problems in a timely manner.

- Develops test procedures and performs various product tests including stress and flow analyses on manufactured products to ensure they meet customer design standards.

- Conducts field studies to quantify and document achieved field performance of products.

- Provides technical and field support to customers.

- Provides training/mentoring to less experienced departmental staff.

- Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

- Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and active listening

- Proficiency in Autodesk inventor.

- Solid project management experience.

- Working knowledge of compressors and manufacturing methods.

- A PE is preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years’ related experience in engineering or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.

- Exerts up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects

- Able to withstand extreme weather conditions at remote compressor stations during periodic field visits.