Mechanical Engineer

About Us:

Afinitas, med hovedkontor i St. Louis, Missouri, er en global leder inden for udstyr, formningssystemer og vigtige tilbehørsprodukter, der understøtter transport, vand og forsyning af præfabrikerede betoninfrastrukturer over hele verden. Vi leverer brancheførende produktionsudstyr, højtudviklet forskalling og et bredt sortiment af præfabrikerede beton-, el- og byggetilbehør samt strukturelle produkter og systemer designet til bro-, motorvejs- og tunge byggeprojekter. Afinitas er en del af BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, investeringsgruppen under det globale produktions- og ingeniørkonsulentfirma Barry-Wehmiller, en organisation med en omsætning på 3 milliarder dollars og næsten 12.000 medarbejdere, der er forenet af en fælles overbevisning: at bruge forretningens styrke til at skabe en bedre verden.

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer will perform a variety of mechanical design duties for the global Equipment and Automation (E&A) product range, which includes the design of mechanical components and subsystems of automated machinery under the guidance of engineering personnel to meet customer and market requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Working from concepts created in 3D CAD, sketches, or verbal description, create CAD models and other documentation to fulfill design requirements using SolidWorks.
• Prepare and maintain bills of material from CAD assemblies, with due consideration for form fit and function, manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products, using Excel and Word, to document or analyze data, to prepare reports.
• Create assembly drawings and dimensioned detail drawings from CAD models that are compliant to Afinitas company standards.
• Familiar with typical manufacturing methods for low-cost solutions while meeting design intent.
• Make and properly document revisions to designs and manufacturing drawings.
• Work with external suppliers to properly specify standard commercial parts and custom manufactured parts.
• Participate in design analysis and cost reduction efforts. Contribute to conceptual design meetings.
• Support and collaborate with other departments; assist with manufacturing and procurement opportunities; assist manufacturing team with interpretation of mechanical drawings and other related engineering documentation.
• Assist customers, field service personnel, customer service, and sales when questions arise in areas of assigned product responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

• Engineering Degree or Certificate and ideally 3+ years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering role, within manufacturing/ plant industries.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, partnering across multiple departments, with a capacity for listening and absorbing different points of view.
• Ability to read, interpret and create mechanical and assembly drawings.
• Understanding the functions of machine shop and assembly practice.
• Design of Machines and Mould equipment
• Design of Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
• Strong Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem solving, and using troubleshooting skills independently and while interacting with various teams and teammates.
• Continuous improvement minded
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and have a positive attitude with an ability to be versatile and flexible.
• Strong logical and reasoning abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and passion for connecting with others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with travel to customer plants. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in manufacturing areas.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company:

Afinitas