Hybrid Mechanical Product Engineer chez IEM

IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada, and Belgium.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

The Mechanical Engineer position is a critical role within the Products team supporting low voltage and medium voltage power distribution products.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

The role is responsible for providing mechanical designs ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and product requirements.  

The Mechanical Engineer position will include the following functions:

• Support mechanical engineering activities for mechanical line maintenance and new line extension for existing products including:
  1. Complete detailed mechanical designs for Pre-Engineered products
  2. Support mechanical design for New Product Introductions (as needed)
  3. Mechanical CAR responses with support from R&D and Mech Design teams.
• Collaborate with other IEM departments including Operations, Engineering, and NPI team to ensure mechanical design activities are aligned support industrialization of products.
• Direct coordination with Products team to align priorities and deliverables.
  1. Support Extraction of Mechanical BOM changes for ERP updates
  2. Support Manufacturing Engineering with Work Instruction input for any Mechanical Design changes released to manufacturing
• Coordination with Design-To-Order Mechanical Engineering department for design standards & processes, and PDM alignment.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Competency with medium and low voltage switchgear products design and manufacturing, including knowledge of industry standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of CAD software and analysis tools. (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Ability to be flexible with multi-tasking and changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate and work through ambiguity
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Mechanical engineering or related science field.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in the power distribution equipment or close-related industry.