Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop and detail mechanical components, equipment, and machinery
- Apply knowledge of engineering principles to design products including involvement in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and / or repair of mechanical products
- Perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on engineering practice or customer requirements
- Communicate with customers, vendors, and departments as needed
- Prepare technical drawings and specifications of mechanical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
- Perform FEA and other computer-assisted calculations and analyses
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
- Design and detail mechanical conveyor components by using AutoCAD or Inventor
- Interface with the fabrication / manufacturing team
- Support field modifications and commissioning
- Detail mechanical components and structural items to include dimensioning, Bill of Material updates, and modification to existing / standard drawings
- Assist in the design and development of new conveyor systems and equipment, and standard cost evaluations for new conveyor equipment
- Assist sales or technical service with the complete bid proposal development
- Design a complete working conveyor system, whether inverted, overhead, power and free, friction, EMS lifters, attachments, etc., with supports, controls, timing, loading, stress, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology or equivalent program5+ years of experienceProficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and ExcelExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills3D CAD experiences such as Solidworks and Inventor are a plusAbility to travel as requiredCompany Description
NKC of America designs manufactures and installs conveyor systems for the automotive industry.
Company Description
NKC of America designs manufactures and installs conveyor systems for the automotive industry.