Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design

Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Fiber Glass Custom Machine Design Engineer II role focuses on developing custom, one-off equipment, including CNC winders and electrically, hydraulically, or mechanically driven machinery. Responsibilities include the design, fabrication, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of specialized equipment. Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required for producing detailed shop fabrication drawings with precise engineering tolerances and manufacturability considerations. Experience with automation, PLC systems, hydraulics, and design for manufacturability (DFM), including motor sizing, gearbox and shaft sizing, and bearing selection is considered a strong asset. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the engineering custom machine designs based on technical specifications to optimize equipment performance and manufacturing processes Collaborate with product design engineering to define technical specifications that best utilize equipment capabilities and manufacturing techniques Prototype new processes and/or equipment to support product manufacturing Translate performance requirements into detailed specifications for processes, equipment development, or engineering projects Analyze and optimize industrial processes to maximize equipment efficiency, including layout and equipment placement Recommend process and equipment improvements, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices Collaborate with electrical engineers to manage specifications and integration for equipment automation Work with product design engineering to ensure alignment between product requirements and equipment design specifications Design test equipment and develop procedures for evaluating product performance and reliability Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source