Mechanical Engineer I

Description: Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for small projects and multiple tasks within functional disciplineReads and interprets blueprints technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reportsConfers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures resolve system malfunctions and provide technical informationResearches and analyzes design proposals specifications manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applicationsSupports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production productsPrepares various vehicle fit reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing informationPrepares Various Product reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trendsCollaborate with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering Test Engineering Electrical Engineering and QA to be able to solve problems related to Engineering issues manufacturing documentation andor bills of materialsDelivers results in accordance with goals and expectationsSatisfies internal and external customer needsAssumes responsibility & takes ownership for resultsWorks well in a Team environmentOpenly communicates about commitmentsShares information readily with team and larger departmentSeeks new solutionsApplies learning to work and process flowWorks in a professional mannerTravel required - less than 15Ability to lift heavy objects regularly and physically able to climb on and under vehicles for inspection.All Employees ShallComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirementsReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazardsAttend scheduled EH&S training programActively support the organizations efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plansRecommend improved EH&S practicesMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelens Employee Handbook."Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex ancestry citizenship status mental or physical disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or military status.This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion.Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason at all with or without notice.Education and Experience BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field w0-2 years experienceExperience in component design using the following manufacturing techniques a plus injection molding die cast molding machining vacuum forming and sheet metal fabricatingGeneral working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processesProficient with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.Active userexperience with engineering software including SolidWorks AutoCAD or equivalentExperience with PDM and PLM software and processes is also preferred