Transformer Design Engineer (Mechanical)

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About the Company Hiring: Our client is a growing manufacturing organization located in Buffalo, NY

About the Job: The Transformer Design Engineer is responsible for developing mechanical designs, utilizing mechanical design principles, applicable industry standards, and company design practices. The successful candidate will be able to produce technically accurate designs within schedule and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

About the Company Hiring: Our client is a global leader in manufacturing operations, located in Buffalo, NY. 

• About the Job: As the Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for:Developing and designing accurate prints and mechanical documentation for manufacturing and assembly of customized transformers in reference to electrical design and customer specification.
• Generate and/or coordinate the Bills of Material (BOM) for all material and accessories needed in a design including standard electrical accessories.
• Generate material purchase requests as required for material that is not stocked or advance-ordered.
• Review and check designs and outlines produced by other designers, including nameplates and simple schematics for conformance to customer and industry specifications and standards.
• Use appropriate computer programs or write programs as required to analyze data for designs.
• Use 3D CAD system for producing outlines and design concepts for product improvement or new products as appropriate. Produce accurate detailed design drawings. Preparation of technical drawings, specifications, documents, instructions and reports.
• Participate in the development of engineering, material and shop standards.
• Investigate shop problems and correct design packages as required. Revise design practices to prevent recurring problems. Work with quality and manufacturing teams to resolve field or shop floor issues and questions
• Handle special projects as assigned by investigation, analysis, design, or other appropriate means to produce needed results.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Project Managers and other designers to provide cost effective, technically sufficient and timely designs.
• Supports continuous improvement of the design process inclusive of tools such as computer-assisted engineering, design software and training.
• Provides input for strategic development projects to improve transformer design, application and manufacturing process.
• Execute the mechanical component design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
• Preferred to have knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ANSI, IEEE, NEC, CSA and others
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and 3-D modeling software
• Experience in use of AutoCAD, Inventor, MRP tools; working knowledge and skill with Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Creative thinker, strong analytical skills, detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail

Compensation: $90,000+

Job Status: Direct hire, onsite in Buffalo, NY