Mechanical/ Research & Development Engineer - Gables Search Group

Mechanical/Research & Development Engineer who will be responsible for performance of general laboratory testing duties under the direction of the Research & Development Engineer to facilitate development of new products, quality testing of new designs and products, and improvement of current designs and products.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Relevant Discipline (Mechanical or Material Science Engineering), Preferred

·         One-to-Two (1-2) Years Relevant Experience, A Plus

·         AutoCAD, FEA, 3D Modeling, and Drafting Experience, Preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills

·         Effective composition, documentation, and presentation skills with self-directed development goals

·         Mechanical and mathematical aptitude with the ability to apply analytical solutions to real world situations

·         Knowledge of manufacturing processes and application of mining and ground control products

·         Understanding of mechanical engineering and product design/application

·         Strong technical and functional acumen and ability to gather information to make confident technical decisions

·         Effective written and oral communication skills with representative leadership ability

·         Capability of working on multiple projects and staying highly organized

·         Works well in groups; Demonstrates team player mentality

·         Perseverance and ability to learn on the fly in a fast-paced environment

·         Dependability to be consistently at work on time with ability to work flexible schedule that may include domestic and/or international travel (approximately 25%) as required

RESPONSIBILITES:

·         Perform engineering assignments in a timely manner under the guidance of more senior engineers

·         Apply engineering method for orderly, understandable execution of calculations.

·         Assist with field and analytical evaluations of designs

·         Create and revise engineering and manufacturing drawings, specifications, and material requirements

·         With guidance, write or assist with the generation of technical communications including formal design reports, technical letters, and customer deliverables

·         Participate in vendor and customer meetings and presentations

·         Make field trips and go underground in mines or tunnels to observe products in operation, review their application parameters, recognize problems and recommend corrective action if appropriate

·         Review and resolve deviation requests for drawing revisions to aid the manufacturing process

·         Review customer orders to determine and schedule new engineering to support them

·         Approve current engineering records before they are released to manufacturing for production

·         Assist in quality audits and testing of products as assigned

·         Edit and approve content for technical publications

·         Learn and apply engineering software tools and systems

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan with company match up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life and short-term disability coverage.