Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops innovative solutions to business problems utilizing CAD software, finite-element analysis, materials analysis, 3D Printing, Lean Six Sigma, or other mechanical engineering skills. This position coordinates, plans, and executes Research and Development projects and product design, some confidential in nature, in support of the strategic plan for ArcBest and its subsidiaries. The Mechanical Design Engineer provides clear and concise project definition, scope, action plans, and communication and develops solutions designed to meet project goals while ensuring quality throughout processes.
The Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops innovative solutions to business problems utilizing CAD software, finite-element analysis, materials analysis, 3D Printing, Lean Six Sigma, or other mechanical engineering skills. This position coordinates, plans, and executes Research and Development projects and product design, some confidential in nature, in support of the strategic plan for ArcBest and its subsidiaries. The Mechanical Design Engineer provides clear and concise project definition, scope, action plans, and communication and develops solutions designed to meet project goals while ensuring quality throughout processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform research into innovative design, operation, and product performance.
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, not to exclude full risk assessment and recommendations for adjustment of priorities as needed.
- Serve as technical support for advanced mechanical systems.
- Review and approve cost estimates and design calculations.
- Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Support ArcBest and its subsidiaries on technical and strategic initiatives.
- Meet and communicate with Senior Leadership and external customers to provide updates, seek direction, give presentations, communicate success barriers, and showcase project results.
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Define and manage project success metrics on an ongoing basis even after the completion of projects.
- Test system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, hydraulics, and heat transfer.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, required
- Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering (MS/ME), preferred
- Strong experience in CAD software such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor. Experience with 3D Printing, preferred
- Some programming experience, preferred
- Proficient in entire suite of Microsoft programs, and able to learn new systems quickly, required
- Understanding of organization, behavior, business practices, and inter-connectivity within ArcBest and its subsidiaries, required
- Ability to work independently, offer direct and factually based recommendations, conform easily based on shifting priorities, and take an unbiased approach to work, required
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking, negotiating, managerial, organizational, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, required
- Active Learning
- Communicating Complex Concepts
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Producing Results
- Product Design
- Product Development Life Cycle
- Prototyping
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role.
About Us
ArcBest Technologies, ArcBest's tech and innovation team, provides custom-built solutions and leading-edge technologies that help our customers successfully navigate the complex supply chain landscape. The team is made up of highly engaged, creative tech and analytics professionals who create smart solutions that help keep the global supply chain moving."
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