Machine Design Engineer

Machine Design Engineer
(Direct Placement for Client)

SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a manufacturing company seeking an experienced Machine Design Engineer to join their facility in White Salmon, Washington. This company specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced composite products. The company is known for its expertise in creating high-performance, lightweight, and durable components used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, and industrial applications.
What is offered

• Employer contributes 84% of the employee only cost of medical plus a $1250/year Health Savings Account contribution.
• PTO: 40 hours paid after one year, 80 hours paid after 2 years, 120 hours paid after 3 years, 160 hours paid after 10 years
• Bonus program: Monthly and annual bonuses provided. Amount based on company performance, and employee contribution and longevity.
• 401K - Company matches up to 4%, immediate vesting schedule
• Dog friendly
• $83,000 - $110,000 annually, DOE
• Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm

Primary Function:
The Machine Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and fabricating custom machines and equipment to support the production of unique composite parts and assemblies. This role involves working with a dynamic team to translate customer functional requirements into innovative machine architectures and processes that enhance proprietary manufacturing capabilities.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical and machine design concepts to meet customer and internal needs and translate them into functional and efficient manufacturing systems.
• Work with teammates, management and other groups to fully understand and meet or exceed customers’ requirements.
• Develop and perform machine system testing to ensure capability, robustness and reliability.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal machine shop to procure system parts on schedule.
• Participate in continuous of improvements to machines and processes.
• Develop and maintain clear and accurate machine documentation: requirements, plans, drawings, solid models, analyses, BOMs, operating instructions and required operator training.
• Apply a resourceful hands-on approach using a wide range of fabrication methods, materials and mechanical equipment.
• Interact positively and effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Lead, guide or coordinate the efforts of teammates when required.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years of related experience.
• Can demonstrate exceptional solid modeling skills in Catia or SolidWorks.
• Able to competently perform engineering analysis by hand, computer based and FEA.
• History of creative design with examples of past innovation on complex machines.
• Skilled in hands-on fabrication of tooling, jigs, fixtures and industrial equipment.
• Possess a deep understanding of reliable and robust machine design principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Software development such as PLC programming or imbedded firmware is a plus.
• Experience in composite design, analysis and tooling a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test upon acceptance of an offer.

Work Environment:
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients or suppliers.