Job description
Mechanical Engineer
GVM Inc is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Biglerville, PA 17307.
Who we are:
GVM is a family-owned company with deep roots in the agriculture industry. The company originated from Andgrow, in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. Andgrow was a fertilizer dealership, founded in 1975 by Jack Anderson. Shortly after it’s beginning, Jack decided he wanted to be able to offer his employees year-round, full-time employment, so Andgrow began manufacturing foam markers in the ‘off-season’. In 1977, Andgrow became GVM, Inc. and we continued to add to our product lines to be a full-service agricultural retailer and snow equipment manufacturer.
About the role:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing strong leadership in connection with the company’s overall business objectives. This individual has overall responsibility for all activities relating to the designs, technical data management processes, standard cost development and new product introduction. This individual is responsible for providing the company with cost effective, durable component and product designs capable of meeting customer demands for the precision agriculture and snow markets. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
What you'll do:
- Use appropriate engineering techniques, processes, and technology to produce functional and cost effective designs considering applicable safety and environmental regulations and standards
- Use Computer Aided Design and Drafting system (SolidWorks) to prepare drawings.
- Perform engineering calculations or utilize analysis tools such as FEA to determine the size and strength of parts, solve design problems, and check computations contributing to analytical designs
- Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery.
- Use PDM system to control and maintain models, drawings and other documentation
- Prepare fully dimensioned and toleranced engineering drawings following GD&T principles.
- Prepare fully annotated weld assembly drawings utilizing appropriate ANSI welding symbols.
- Review component designs to ensure cost effectiveness
- Design and develop weld fixturing for manufacturing use.
- Compute dimensions, materials, processes and manage quotations accordingly.
- Organizes, manages, and actively participates in projects and assignments necessary to generate and maintain product designs and documentation of product cost
- Generates and maintains SolidWorks 3D models and bill of materials with the accuracy necessary to support accurate inventory and manufacturing
- Manages engineering changes, change documentation, and change process
- Manages costed bills of materials and has responsibility for the accuracy of product costs
- Utilizes project management documentation and tools necessary for the fabrication and evaluation of prototypes and for launching new products into production on schedule and within budget
- Interface closely with Manufacturing and Purchasing personnel to identify, approve suppliers, conduct design and drawing reviews and deviation requests, and provide support and information as required
- Interacts with production to offer opportunities for improved manufacturing process and product related quality
- Become familiar with and adhere to GVM policies and procedures.
- Travel to distributor and customer sites, supplier facilities, and field test locations to participate in the product evaluation process and to resolve problems, investigate functional issues, explore design alternatives, and provide manufacturing support. Some overseas travel may be required.
- Participate in software, policy, and procedure training as required to maintain/increase technical proficiency and stay up-to-date on corporate policies
Key Performance Metrics:
- Perform assigned project design tasks respecting project deliverables and timelines.
- Design and develop machine systems within established project parameters with minimal guidance, following accepted engineering practices and interfacing with vendors and subject matter experts.
- Maintain complete and accurate SolidWorks models/drawings of all active product lines.
- Manage and release ECR’s making appropriate changes to BOMs and CAD models and communicating change to the cross functional team.
- Review BOM discrepancies reported by assembly and make appropriate corrections in BOM and 3D models.
- Perform root cause analysis following generally accepted problem solving processes to resolve quality and warranty issues and implement corrective actions.
Our ideal candidate:
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical or Agricultural disciplines or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel & VBA
- Must be available to travel to field test sites possibly worldwide, as required.
- Proficient knowledge and skill in the operation of Solid Works and Auto-CAD
- Knowledge of FEA and lean production system principals
- Excellent written and oral communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- A critical thinker and problem solver with high mechanical aptitude
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay of $50,000/- to $70,000/- annually; commensurate with experience
- Family medical – employee cost shared
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 401K program with employer match
- Company paid life insurance with option to purchase additional
- Short and long term disability options
To Apply:
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