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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be a strong team member who gets things done both as an individual contributor and as a team player in all phases of product design and development including cost-effective methods of production for bucket elevators, conveyors, tubular belt conveyors and accessories. Responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical and structural components, equipment, and machinery using engineering principles, experience and common sense
• Researches and analyzes data such as test data, customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design, customer specifications, and existing manufacturing facility and methods
• Works with other members of Engineering Department and R&D to identify quality and manufacturability issues with new and current machine design
• Work concurrently on several projects, establish project goals and deadlines, and complete all with minimal supervision
• Research, analyze, and interpret market, competitor, and customer information to assist in identifying new product or product improvement opportunities

To be considered for this position, this self-motivated candidate will have a successful background in a hands-on production environment and will likely have come out of a smaller vs. larger company where they have had a broad range of experience and have had to "do it all". Other qualifications include:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years related engineering experience
• Must be proficient in Solid Modeling utilizing SolidWorks, and 2D and 3D AutoCAD
• Experience in manufacturing operations including MRP, BOM and routings
• Sheet metal fabrication a plus
• Knowledge of hydraulics and PTO powered equipment a plus
• Structural design experience a must
• Farm background or previous work experience in the agricultural industry is desired

Human Resources Manager
Universal Industries, Inc.
PO Box 308
Cedar Falls, IA  50613
humanresources@universalindustries.com

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