Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Norican is home to six leading, globally operating brands : DISA, Italpresse Gauss, StrikoWestofen, Wheelabrator, Monitizer, and Simpson supported by Norican digital data engineers.

As one strong global partner, we are able to serve you better, faster and more efficiently, giving you access to all we have to offer and working in partnership to keep you performing with the latest knowledge and knowhow.

From melting, dosing and molding through to surface preparation, we provide the solutions to solve your challenges. In addition to equipment the digital solutions we have unlock the data in your foundry, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

A global network of engineering expertise, manufacturing capacity and service support ensures we are where our customers need us to be, at every stage of their process and for every challenge they may face.

Summary / Objective :

This position is primarily responsible for processing the critical engineering tasks necessary to complete an engineering project / job.

This typically includes all necessary tasks to document and process a complete piece of equipment through engineering including : project assessment (customer requirements), initial arrangement drawings for customer approval, concept design (customization, assembly drawings and general BOM creation), revision control, review and approval of all final drawings and BOM’s, submission of complete shop drawings and BOM’s to manufacturing, and support to manufacturing during the production process.

Duties also include sales support and customer technical support.

Essential Functions :

• Fully document equipment : including design, drafting, component selection / evaluation, bills of material and revision control in accordance with sales proposal and customer specifications always employing sound engineering principles.
• Heads projects with limited supervision, from point of order to shipment. Responsible for drawings, BOM and customer correspondence and phone discussions regarding design matters.
• Prepares and modifies equipment operation manuals and spare part lists as necessary.
• Supports Manufacturing and Quality Control by providing documentation packages, assembly procedures and calibration instructions.
• Supports Field Service by providing technical information necessary to perform commissioning, repairs and calibrations.
• Supports the sales effort of the Company by providing engineering consultation during the development of proposals and quotations.
• As required, accompanies Sales to customer site(s) in order to provide engineering consultation and support during customer presentations.
• Reviews products for cost-effectiveness of design and material selection.
• Supports the Technical Group during product testing and evaluation.
• Aids in Lab testing of new process utilizing modified versions of the Company’s standard product line.
• Helps to design, create and overview engineering information databases, systems and procedures.
• Perform shop inspections of large equipment prior to shipment.
• Assist with field service as needed; troubleshooting / repairing equipment.

Required Education :

Minimum BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Required Experience :

• Minimum 3 + years’ experience in mechanical design engineering in positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
• Experience in the design / engineer of industrial instruments and heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience in the design / engineer of power transmission systems, pneumatics and metal fabrication.
• Experience in documenting engineering work and / or creating manuals

Required Skills :

• Current and excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Strong design and drafting skills using CAD (Solid Works and ACAD proficiency)
• Strong computer skills : MIS Office Suite
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Analytical skills
• The ability to influence customers, vendors, peers and superiors within a technical arena.
2 days ago