Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary: Create and implement current cabinet logic and construction practices into new software platforms.  Research and develop ideas and systems for the manufacture of custom cabinets. Improve performance and construction efficiency of the designs of new and existing designs. Updates design process to new software packages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and document current assembly practices and requirements for cabinets and other custom assemblies built in house
• Implement parametric designs for custom cabinets and large assemblies into CAD/CAM software for construction.
• Determine if alternative assembly sequences or joinery methods would increase productivity times or reduce waste.
• Maintain a library of parametric designs that will have to updated with new or improving technology, features, or manufacturing requirements.
• Continue development of communication between design and production teams to efficiently transfer pertinent information regarding custom cabinet designs.
• Conduct tests of designs through production sequences.

Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree is preferred.
• Must have basic drafting skills.
• Must have great basic computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.
• Must be able to use computer equipment, including video display devices, while performing duties.
• Prefer CAD experience (i.e. AutoCad and/or Cabinet Vision).
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend construction blue prints.
• Must be able to communicate with Sales, Office and Drafting personnel by phone, by computer and in-person.
• Residential construction knowledge/experience preferred.

Essential Functions of the Job: 

1. Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time without making errors.
2. Must work the required daily and weekly hours to complete scheduled work.
3. Must be of sound mind and able to exercise good social skills with customers and co-workers.
4. Sits for several hours or more per day.
5. May stand and walk several hours per day.
6. Sometimes lifts and carries heavy objects.
7. Bends, stretches, reaches and twists while performing duties of the job.
8. Frequently uses fingers to operate telephone, grasp and use writing implements and papers, operate calculator and computer, and perform other job duties.
9. Must have correction vision to:
   1. Complete forms and other necessary paperwork
   2. Be aware of surroundings and location of items needed
   3. Perform various job duties
10. Must have corrected hearing to listen to:
    1. Needs of customers in person and over the telephone
    2. Needs and advice from supervisor and co-workers
    3. The environment to be aware of surroundings.
11. Must be able to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers, both over the phone and in person.
12. Must be alert and able to identify a hazard, should one occur, in order to avoid it, by correcting immediately or reporting immediately as necessary.

• II. Exertion Requirements: Light

  
  

  Activity

  Load/Weight/Force

  Duration

  Pushing

  10 - 20 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Frequently

  Pushing

  25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Occasionally

  Pushing

  50 - 100 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Rarely

  Pulling

  10 - 20 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Frequently

  Pulling

  25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Occasionally

  Pulling

  50 - 100 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain

  Rarely

  
  
  
  

  Lifting

  10 - 20 lbs.

  Frequently

  Lifting

  25 - 50 lbs.

  Occasionally

  Lifting

  50 - 100 lbs.

  Rarely

  Carrying

  10 - 20 lbs.

  Frequently

  Carrying

  25 - 50 lbs.

  Occasionally

  Carrying

  50 - 100 lbs.

  Rarely

   

  III. Sensory Requirements: Light

  Activity

  Requirement

  Hearing

  Corrected to detect a minimum amplitude of 65 dB(A) for normal speaking voice at a distance of three feet.

  Vision

  Corrected to 20/40

  Color Discrimination

  n/a

  Taste

  n/a

  Smell

  n/a

  Talk

  Talking with a normal voice approximates to sound pressure level 65 dB(A)

   

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree is preferred.
• Must have basic drafting skills.
• Must have great basic computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.
• Must be able to use computer equipment, including video display devices, while performing duties.
• Prefer CAD experience (i.e. AutoCad and/or Cabinet Vision).
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend construction blue prints.
• Must be able to communicate with Sales, Office and Drafting personnel by phone, by computer and in-person.
• Residential construction knowledge/experience preferred.