Mechanical Design Engineer

About Us

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

GWBI strives to provide a work environment in which both customer and employee interests are served. We value our employee’s talents, skills and abilities and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which we can all excel.

SUMMARY
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and testing mechanical components and systems for overhead traveling cranes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and specify mechanical components related to electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists.
• Perform mechanical calculations in accordance with GWBI Design Standards.
• Generate layouts to determine configuration, components and to ensure compliance with applicable design and safety standards.
• Develop approval drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, bills of material and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate the Engineering schedule with the production schedule to ensure all project milestones and material delivery requirements are met.
• Monitor project costs.
• Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
• Provide technical customer service (facilitated through the Sales department if necessary).
• Provide manufacturing support to overcome complications in production (e.g., engineering design problems, material availability, fabrication/assembly issues).
• Conduct site visits as needed to perform data collections, troubleshoot equipment or to perform inspections.
• Assist Sales team with equipment specification as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of overhead crane related goods and services.
• Knowledge of mathematic principles and their applications in engineering.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models and material specification.
• Knowledge of 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of finite element analysis, including the creation of models and interpretation of results.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Interpersonal skills – Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, discretion and tolerance to others. Ability to interact with individuals in a respectful manner, and to engage others in a constructive two-way conversation.
• Oral communication ability – Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written communication ability-Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Decision making and problem-solving ability – Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities. Ability to compare data from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate solutions. Ability to take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Ability to plan and organize work- Ability to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Ability to set priorities, goals and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.
• Teamwork ability – Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Attention to detail – Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task and performing work duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms· climb or balance; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The
employee is occasionally required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild and consistent with an office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed.

TRAVEL

• This position may require travel.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; 3-5 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Current valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable mode of transportation.

EEO Statement

G.W. Becker Inc, provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  G.W. Becker, Inc. hires and promotes individual’s status, solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 G.W. Becker, Inc. job descriptions are written to generally define the role of each person’s job to help the employee understand the expectations of the company. The essential functions, expected results, personal expectations; qualifications, training, physical requirements and work environment may not be all inclusive and were current as of the date of the most recent revision. G. W. Becker, Inc. may add or delete items as the need arises.  This job description does not create a contract or promise of employment.  You became an employee of G. W. Becker, Inc. voluntarily and your employment is at will.  “At will” means that you may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.  Likewise, “at will” means that G. W. Becker, Inc. may terminate your employment at will at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as we do not violate federal or state laws.