About this role
Mechanical Engineer
What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.
At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.
Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.
Position type: Exempt
Responsibilities
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Use CAD software to create/update 3D Solid Models, assemblies, and drawings relating to customer projects and engineering support orders.
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Create/update supplemental project documentation including but not limited to, machine programs, tool and fixture design drawings, process flows, setup information and work instructions, project plans/timelines, and presentations.
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Provide technical input and task estimates on customer job requirements.
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Interact with sales and production departments on current engineering activities and new orders.
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Carry out independent technical investigations involving the application of a wide variety of mechanical engineering principles in the origination or modification of materials, components, process specifications, and manufacturing processes.
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Perform necessary electrical/mechanical calculations to verify/validate design concepts
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Confer with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing to gather necessary data required for the design development. Support manufacturing during design, test, production phases.
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Accountable for design orientated projects as assigned, from concept to production, including responsibilities for design reviews. Support design review process through preparation, presentation, and follow-up on new projects.
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Review, interpret, and communicate technical requirements on customer specifications to Engineering team members, as well as other departments, on required scope of work.
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Qualifications/Skills
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent combination of directly related experience and education.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience using CAD Software to produce 3D Solid models, assemblies, and drawings. Experience with primary CAD software Autodesk Inventor, familiarity with AutoCAD, Solidworks & Siemens NX is also plus and will be considered.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing related role, supporting CNC Machining and/or sheet metal fabrication. Additional hands on experience in machining, fabrication, mechanical inspection, and/or tool & fixture design is a plus.
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High level working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting drawings to AMSE & ISO drafting standards. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
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Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience using SAP is a plus. BOMs, Routers, Material Masters, etc.
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Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
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Ability present technical information and report project status to cross functional teams and management.
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Must possess exceptional project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Benefits
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Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
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Dental
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Vision
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Flexible spending accounts
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Company paid life and disability insurance
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401 K w/ company match
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Time off Benefits
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And much more!
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The base compensation for this position is between 65-77k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.