Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer
Elmira, NY

Summary:

Responsible for the design, development, and validation of custom brakes and clutches to meet unique customer requirements. The position collaborates closely with sales, customers, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance mechanical solutions. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to manage projects independently from concept through production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and interpret customer-supplied specifications, applications, and performance requirements to determine the most effective engineering solution.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to clarify technical requirements, operating conditions, and design constraints.
• Evaluate existing product designs to determine suitability for customer applications and identify opportunities for modification or reuse; develop new designs when existing solutions are insufficient.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and documentation to support manufacturing and prototyping activities; provide ongoing support and design revisions as required.
• Define test plans and validation requirements; perform testing to verify product performance, reliability, and compliance with design specifications.
• Evaluate materials and design concepts through analysis and testing, compiling data to support product development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Troubleshoot design and performance issues in collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Manage individual workload and project timelines independently, demonstrating initiative and accountability with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, performance, and manufacturability.

Requirements:

• BSME (or Associates with 5+ years of hands-on experience)
• Proficiency with SolidWorks
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with PLC systems - programming & troubleshooting (preferred)