GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for drafting/design function for the development of new and existing products as well as providing technical support to other areas of the company.  The Mechanical Engineer will have comprehensive knowledge of engineering processes and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
• Work in conjunction with Designers and Engineers to help develop all aspects of a project.
• Generate detailed designs and drawings, concepts, and new product mechanisms in both 2D and 3D.
• Resolve design/drawing issues in order to meet required goals.
• Develop the required documentation during development and for transfer to production (models, detail drawings,
• diagrams, BOM, assembly procedures, etc.).
• Generate meticulous, detailed, and thorough documentation and reports.
• Interface with the client as need on various projects.
• Communicate job requirements and design intent to others on operation of systems.
• Ensure corrective actions for mechanical design issues are addressed appropriately and implemented in a timely manner.
• Participate in company safety meetings and safety awareness as well as Lean manufacturing meetings.
• Perform work in accordance with Harris American Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.

 The employee will occasionally be required to walk through the warehouse while wearing safety gear, such as eye protection, ear plugs, and foot protection. This environment may include loud noises, flashing lights, and strong odors.