Buffalo. Mechanical Designer. Harper International Corporation. FT. 1st Shift. Benefits.

Position Objective Designers provide broad-based technical support for custom OEM projects (high-temp industrial furnaces & related equipment) and to use best practices such as design for manufacturing. The role may also include manufacturing support and assembly guidance, customer support for start up and repairs, and support of developmental programs in our lab(s).

Job Responsibilities Essential Duties 1. Under the direction of project engineering, review project system requirements, technical specifications, and reference drawings to prepare layouts for parts/sub-assemblies from concept phase through detailed design & drawings. 2. Execute and design sub-assemblies, drawings, and details, identifying necessary requirements for purchase, fabrication, and assembly. 3. Investigate purchase parts or subassemblies through vendor communications enhancing technical specifications - to source suitable, cost-effective material supplies. 4. Create and maintain accurate and complete Bill of Materials Enter B.O.M in companys ERP/MRP system. 5. Evaluate equipment & make suggestions regarding design improvements. 6. Provide onsite support, advice and supervise manufacturing subcontractors to ensure that project deliverables are met. 7. Lead small sized projects on occasion. Additional duties (may be periodically required): 1. Assemble, operate, inspect, and test machinery & components 2. Provide system engineering support to our technology center(s) including equipment upgrades, system integration, test set up and lab event oversight. 3. Provide onsite customer support for new equipment installation, start up, troubleshooting and repair. Provide similar role for existing equipment field retrofits.

Knowledge, Skills, Education 1. Associates degree in related field with relevant experience or equivalent experience. 2. Must possess mechanical knowledge of custom OEM equipment, machines, and components including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance. 3. Familiarity with welding, weld symbols, fabrication (especially large structural equipment), sheet metal, and mechanical drive components necessary. 4. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering technology and the ability to apply that knowledge to custom, innovative design concepts. 5. Proficient with 2D AND 3D CAD systems, such as AutoCAD and/or Inventor. 6. Knowledge of best practice design techniques such as DFM, GD&T, etc. with an ability to read and interpret technical drawings. 7. Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills with a focus on providing excellent customer service. Strong commitment to teamwork and integrating information from multi-disciplined teams. 8. Strong hands on bias. Enjoys building large and complex equipment. Propensity to take things apart to figure out how they work. Curious by nature. 9. Up to 15% travel may be required-both domestic & international

Physical Requirements The job requires the following less than 1/3 of the time: 1. Standing 2. Walking 3. Reaching with arms/hands 4. Climbing or balancing 5. Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling 6. Talking or smelling 7. Lifting or moving up to thirty pounds The job requires the following 1/3 2/3 of the time: 1. Sitting The job requires the following more than 2/3 of the time: 1. Using hands 2. Talking 3. Hearing

Compensation $31.25-$36.00/hour

To apply, contact the employer on-line: Web-site: http://www.careersatharper.com