EXEMPT: Yes
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
LOCATION: Geneva, IL

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering
PREPARED BY: Mech Engineer

Scope/Summary Statement: The Mechanical Engineer shall have the responsibility to apply analytical and experimental techniques for the improvement of existing designs and the development of new designs of railroad freight car components. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for working within the established guidelines on projects including planning, scheduling and budgeting to successful conclusion.

Job Function Statements:

• Develop and prove-out adaptations to existing designs or suggest possible new designs.
• Participate in the re-design of products and/or improvements in materials and quality control methods necessitated by laboratory test failures, or the disclosure by customers of certain product weaknesses.
• Assist in the development of patent applications, documentation and defense of designs deemed appropriate.
• Measures suppliers' products against performance, quality and cost requirements.
• Keeps up to date on technical advances in his/her specialized field through trade associations and publications.
• Communicate with the Director of Engineering of any suggested product improvements.
• Advises, on pertinent technical matters, to those CAD Designers/Operators, Machinists, Lab Technicians and other support personnel working on projects for which they are responsible.
• Assist when requested in the solution of production or assembly problems as they arise.
• Provide technical consultation with customers to ensure successful application of products. This could include: consultation on installations, expansions and repairs.
• Understands the needs of potential customers and effectively communicates those needs to within the company.
• Reviews and checks all drawings, machined parts, supplies, and other information necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Able to manage design projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Education and / or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering coupled with 3-5 years of experience in engineering design and product development. Prior experience should include working on multiple projects simultaneously, likely in different stages of development and a demonstrated ability to move those projects forward.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). This position requires the ability to work cross departmentally in their interactions as well as with Sales personnel and customers.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office and SolidWorks . FEA experience using Ansy is a plus.
• Analytical abilities to include technical analysis when needed to evaluate project viability and respond to customers, sales personnel or outside agencies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to intermittently sit/stand for various duties.
• Ability to work in an area with background noise periodically.