Mechanical Design Engineer - GAT Finishing Systems

GAT Systems is looking to add a new member to the team! GAT Systems has been a B2B partner in the Custom Finishing industry for over 60 years. Our current opening is for a Mechanical Design Engineer in our engineering department. The ideal candidate will support the engineering department by creating custom mechanical equipment designs using AutoCAD. The individual will collaborate with sales engineers, production technicians, and clients as necessary to identify design challenges and develop effective solutions.

Why You Should Join the GAT Systems Team:

• Competitive pay (Salary is negotiable based on education and relevant work experience.)
• Unconstrainted, creative work environment for an agile business
• Incentive Compensation Program
• A private company with a great growth trajectory.
• Fabrication on site, connected to well equipped factory.
• Competitive benefits are available 60 days after the date of hire.
• Parental Leave for birthing and non birthing parents
• 13 paid holidays & Paid Time Off
• *Work one day a week from home
• The company trains and promotes from within
• Co-workers' average tenure is 16 years!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we are looking for:

• Design 2D mechanical drawings for custom industrial equipment and components.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on developing 3D design processes.
• Use CAD programs to create conceptual designs during the drawing approval process.
• Coordinate with sales engineers to analyze design documents and plans to verify dimensions and materials.
• Capable of developing models of individual components as well as complete engineering.
• Solid understanding of product design and mechanical engineering principles.
• Accurate, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent technical communication skills with sales engineers, manufacturing personnel, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilities.
• Able to work within strict deadlines and manage multiple projects independently.

A strong candidate will possess some of the following skills:

• Familiarity with A500 Tube steel, A36 sheet steel & Stainless steel alloys
• Experience with conveyance, overhead (mono & power and free), and traditional belt style.
• Electric drives, Motors, Pumps, VFD's etc
• HVAC, both custom and standard systems
• Experience around sheared/lasered, formed sheet steel
• A weldment/structural background
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and processes

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience with the mechanical manufacturing process.
• Proficient with AutoCAD. and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experienced with Inventor is a plus.
• **Salary is negotiable based on experience

About us

Our company has engineered, fabricated, and installed energy-smart finishing systems for over 60 years through innovation, patented technology, and process. We offer cutting-edge designs and custom finishing solutions for turnkey systems that provide practical solutions for any size company across many industries. We put our focus on creating custom finishing solutions and process lines for companies in North America, Canada, and Mexico.

Our mission is to be the industry-leading custom finishing house that renders unique designs, and precise engineering and incorporates modern automation to every component of a finishing system. At GAT, we find daily success through intentionally living out our six core values: constant improvement, unique culture, customer focus, value of people, integrity, and a passion for winning.

GAT Systems' Core Values:

• Constant improvement: Good enough never is. We drive change with vigor. We celebrate our successes, but we are relentlessly dissatisfied. We have a solid work ethic.
• Unique Culture: We hold ourselves and others accountable, work well in teams, collaborate, and embrace a lean, flat, and horizontal structure.
• Customer Focus: The customer is the BOSS. If we do not support the customer directly, we serve those that do. Customer service trumps everything!
• Value People: We will treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Integrity: We will ensure honesty and fairness in all our actions. We will always do the right thing.
• Passion for Winning: We have an unyielding drive to win, but always remain humble.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.gat-systems.com.