Mechanical Engineer - Geneva, United States - Miner Enterprises

Description

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For over 125 years, Miner Enterprises has been a leader in the supply of freight-car components to the railroad industry. We provide cutting edge, high quality products such as draft gears, side bearings, unloading systems, brake beams and hatch covers to all Class I and II railroads worldwide, freight car builders, private-car companies, leasing companies and contract freight car repair shops.

We are looking for a results-focused Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Geneva, IL. The role will support all assigned product lines with analytical and experimental techniques for the improvement of existing designs and the development of new designs for railroad freight car components.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and prove 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.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar field is required coupled with a minimum of 3 to 5 years previous experience in a similar role. Prior experience working on multiple projects, likely in different stages of development, is important.

Additionally, candidates should have:

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment, understanding the goal is to keep projects moving forward to provide innovative solutions into the market.

· Communications and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal skills) to allow successful cross-departmental collaboration is key.

· Experience with MS Office programs, SolidWorks as well as FEA experience using Ansy is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package