Altec
Mechanical Design Engineer
Diboll, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
Process ImprovementSolidWorksStructural AnalysisGD&TMechanical DesignCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, controls, and project management.
- Material & Process Optimization: Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods (machining, welding, casting, etc.) to ensure cost-effective, high-quality production and long-term reliability.
- Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with manufacturing, electrical, and controls teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design & Development: Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD software such as Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Create detailed engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and associated documentation that meet internal standards and customer specifications.
- Engineering Analysis: Perform design calculations, stress analysis, and tolerance studies to verify performance, safety, and durability of components and assemblies.
- Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with manufacturing, electrical, and controls teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and automation systems. Participate in design reviews, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prototyping & Testing: Support prototype builds, design validation, and testing of new equipment. Identify and resolve any performance or design issues through hands-on troubleshooting and redesign as needed.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all work complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and Altec's internal engineering and quality procedures. Maintain accurate and organized design files and records.
- Participate in design reviews, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prototyping & Testing: Support prototype builds, design validation, and testing of new equipment.
- Identify and resolve any performance or design issues through hands-on troubleshooting and redesign as needed.
- Maintain accurate and organized design files and records.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development (preferably in manufacturing or industrial equipment)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar
- Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Nice to have
- Preferred Assets
Company info
- The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating mechanical systems and components used in Altec's precision machinery for the veneer and plywood industry.
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