Mechanical Design Engineer
Summary
Uses SolidWorks to design bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems, with 3D design, drawings, schematics, FEA/CFD, and field-installation reviews. Requires a BSME preferred or an associate degree plus 3 years’ related experience and SolidWorks or similar.
Highlights
- Benefits
- 401(k), dental, health, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training
- Education
- Bachelor's in mechanical engineering preferred; associate degree accepted
- Training Provided
- Training required with associate degree pathway
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
ABOUT NBE
National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application-specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth. The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!
SUMMARY
The Mechanical Design Engineer uses Solidworks to design bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems engineered and built by NBE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME or similar) preferred; or Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school, and a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training required. Excellent mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling program is required.
What's in it for you?
A career with NBE has many benefits!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000 per year
ABOUT NBE
National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application-specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth. The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!
SUMMARY
The Mechanical Design Engineer uses Solidworks to design bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems engineered and built by NBE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to design equipment and system layouts using 3D design software (Solidworks).
- Designs equipment or system layouts, and prepares assembly models, approval prints, detailed drawings, and pneumatic & hydraulic schematics.
- Analyzes equipment specifications & performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities & methods, and current design standards.
- Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, fabrication methods, and other technical and economic factors.
- Utilizes Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to validate designs (Solidworks Simulation and Solidworks Flow Simulation).
- Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Evaluates fit, form, and function of equipment design relative to integration with adjacent equipment, electrical components, etc.
- Evaluates performance & design of equipment and conformity to applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards as required for the application (ANSI, OSHA, etc).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME or similar) preferred; or Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school, and a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training required. Excellent mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling program is required.
What's in it for you?
A career with NBE has many benefits!
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
- Parental Leave
- Expanding, newly updated facilities
- Dynamic team members, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000 per year