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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Closing Date: June 30, 2012
| Company: | Scotman Industries, Inc.
Vernon Hills, CO |
| Job Location: |
Denver - Denver County
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| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Ice-O-Matic |
| Salary Range: | $72k-$85k |
| Benefits: | 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, paid vacations and holidays |
Description: | Ice-O-Matic is the premier manufacturer, distributor and supplier of ice machines worldwide. We provide crystal-clear ice with a full line of cubers, flakers and our patented Pearl Iceฎ machines, plus we offer the highest-quality storage bins, dispensers and water filters in the business. For 60 years, weve led the development of new commercial technologies, including the introduction of AgION Antimicrobial Compound in our Ice Series cube ice makers. Our extended 7-year water filter warranty program sets the industry standard. The result is a suite of commercial products thats more efficient for business and safer for the environment. We provide the simplest, most reliable and easy-to-use commercial ice machines. In addition, every Ice-O-Matic machine is backed by a world-class support network and the industrys longest warranty. With a single-minded focus on top-quality ice machines, the focus for our business is: Ice. Pure and Simple.
We are seeking a Senior Design Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development and continuation support of ice machine, ice storage and ice related products and accessories. The successful candidate will be responsible to create CAD models, layouts, assemblies, drawings, maintain engineering documentation. Must be able to provide leadership to cross functional teams to ensure integration of form, function and manufacturability of products to meet customer or business needs. This position has the opportunity to mentor peers and team members. This position reports to the VP of Engineering.
| Duties: | Designs and engineers products, in a team effort with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing and finance to meet or exceed customer expectations for features, performance, quality, reliability and cost.
Leads failure analysis efforts to identify root cause, established contingency plans to support short-term production, quality and customer requirements and works with other functional groups to define, develop and implement corrective action in a timely manner.
Creates electronic CAD models, layouts, assemblies and drawings.
Prepares and processes engineering change documentation.
Manages projects that either improve or modify a product to meet a specific customer or business need. Develops schedules, cost estimates and provides regular project updates to management.
Proactively identifies opportunities for product, process and operational improvements within the Engineering Group.
Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering during pre-production builds to minimize cost, improve DFM and improve total product quality.
| Qualifications: | Education:
BS Engineering or related scientific degree with an emphasis in mechanical engineering, mechanical design
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS-PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BS Engineering or related scientific degree with an emphasis in mechanical engineering, mechanical design
15 years minimum experience in designing Mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies with proven ability to take a design from concept through production
10 or more years experience with CAD
Ability to lead a cross functional team in the development of new products, lead the team thru a phase-gate system, and develop and maintain the program Gantt chart
Strong product development experience, including design, prototype, test, product launch and continuation support.
Strong understanding and experience in product life cycle management utilizing an automated change management system.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes (i.e. sheet metal, injection molding, blow molding, stamping, forming, etc.)
In depth knowledge of mechanism design, life testing and production support, including assembly fixturing and gauging.
Ability to work within detailed procedures but able to make decisions based on organizational policy and/or precedent.
Skilled at following daily set priorities; however expected to evaluate and respond to new situations requiring immediate attention.
Knowledge of inspection equipment and processes including, surface plates, height stands, optical comparators, CMM, etc.
Experience working with Quality and Materials functions to improve supplier part quality and process capability.
Understanding of regulatory agency requirements, including UL, CE, TUV, NSF, etc.
Working knowledge of MS Office software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Helpful, but not required):
10 or more years experience with Solid Works
Successfully mentored peers and team members
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