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Mechanical Design Engineer

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G. W. Becker, Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for designing and specifying mechanical components related to electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists. Come join a proud team of engineers designing capital equipment to help serve this nation's many industries!

G.W. Becker, Inc. 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.

Please note this position is full-time and in-person.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & specification of mechanical components related to electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists
  • Mechanical calculations in accordance with GWBI Design Standards
  • Generate layouts to determine configuration, components & to ensure compliance with all applicable design & safety standards
  • Create approval drawings, detailed fabrication drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Create bills of material and maintenance manuals
  • Manage projects from start to completion
  • Interaction with customers
  • Assist sales with equipment specification and sizing
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing support
  • Occasional site visits to perform data collections or inspections
  • Knowledge of CMAA, AISC, AIST and AWS

Competencies

  • Familiarity with engineering bill of materials
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models and specific material
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented personality, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
  • Knowledge of various design calculations: gear design, finite element analysis, statics and strength of materials
  • Knowledge of material properties

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 year Associates Degree or Technical certification (with related work experience), Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is
  • Successful completion of the FE exam
  • 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience required (or equivalent combination of education and related experience)
  • Basic PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite

GWBI offers a comprehensive compensation package, to include:

  • competitive base pay
  • paid holidays
  • paid time-off including vacation, jury duty and bereavement leave
  • contributory medical
  • voluntary dental and vision insurance
  • voluntary short and long-term benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • boot reimbursement
  • referral bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: May require some travel to sites

GWBI is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime, if needed

Education:

  • Bachelor's ()

Experience:

  • Mechanical Engineer: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Hermitage, PA 16148: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

 

Company DescriptionGWBI 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.Company DescriptionGWBI 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.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Nashville, TN
Full time

Published on 02/15/2025

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