Mechanical Engineer-Entry level
Strategic Contract Resources
- Hutchinson, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
- Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
- Produces details of specifications and outline designs
- Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations, ASME codes, and all other applicable codes and standards.
- Works with the Drafting Supervisor to ensure timely completion date of projects
- Completes projects by supervising work and working with others in the drafting department
- Completes special projects as directed by the VP of Engineering and President
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required
- Must have a high level of technical and scientific knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge in a manufacturing and industrial environment
- Must have good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including customers, vendors, and other employees in the office and on the production floor
- Must have precise and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented with good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Must have/develop a working knowledge of ASME CODES (Pertaining to pressure vessels) Sections I and IV (Boiler pressure vessel related experience preferably Steam applications)
- Must have the ability to work well within a team and assume a leadership role when required
- Must have IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, drafting procedures, spreadsheets and word documents
- Must have organizational skills, such as time and resource planning and the ability to work under pressure
- Must be physically capable of the rigors of the position both in the office and the production floor
- Must have at least a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related experience as well as experience in drafting -Entry level experience (new graduate or 1-2 years experience)