Mechanical Engineer

The Bradbury Company is recognized around the world as the leader in steel quality roll forming solutions. We are a family-owned company located in Moundridge, KS. Our headquarters in Moundridge employs around 350 employees. Join our team!

SUMMARY

Engineer and design machine assemblies and components using computer-aided design software and analysis packages to create new, modified, and/or improved designs. Develop processes for the engineering of mechanical components using accepted engineering practices.

LOCATION

Moundridge, KS

HOURS

Flexible hours between 6:00 am- 6:00 pm M-F once training is complete.

Most employees work 7:00 am- 3:30 pm M-F

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to develop mechanical designs and drafting that can be produced by existing manufacturing methods.
• Complete designs on time and within the estimated hours per the current engineering schedule and within corporate and engineering department guidelines.
• Design with due regard to safety, economy, and ease of fabrication and operation.
• Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and limitations that affect the product being designed.
• Requisition long lead items with respect to lead times.
• Confer with engineering personnel and other department employees to clarify or resolve problems.
• Analyze and understand technical publications.
• Provide engineering services to manufacturing, assembly, tryout, and/or the customer when required.
• Provide necessary drawing maintenance as required to maintain quality engineering prints.
• Responsible for making Sale Proposal and Line Drawings.
• Responsible for working with Machine and Electrical Design to create Line Drawings.
• Responsible for working with Sales to create Sale Proposal Drawings.
• Responsible for working with Assembly and Engineering Project Management to correct Line Drawings
• Traveling for Engineering Trips as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor software.
• Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematics and mechanical and machine design concepts in the design of the mechanical components of the company product.
• Ability to solve practical mechanical design problems and interpret technical publications.
• Employ knowledge of engineering principles as it applies to this industry.
• Able to respond to instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Broad shop knowledge including machining and manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• BS. in ME, MET, or IA, or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations

• Health Insurance

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance

• No Waiting Period

• Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match

• PTO

• All new hires start with 80 hours ot PTO on day 1

• Paid Holidays

• Safety Shoe Allowance of $175/yr

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Reduced Fee Child Care at Cradle to Crayons in Moundridge