Mechanical/ Research & Development Engineer at 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.