3.2 Licensing / Registration / Certification. Valid driver s license. 3.3 Experience

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1 1.0 JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The basic function of the Mechanical Engineer is to update existing, and develop new designs of high quality, state of the art CNC precision grinders and robotic automation cells. This position is responsible for the related design analysis, detailed documentation and coordination with operations personnel to produce the finished products. 2.0 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS The person in this position must have excellent organization, analytical and problem solving skills. He or she must be able to communicate effectively with customers and other employees at all levels of the company. He or she must be disciplined and goal oriented, while being creative enough to provide and work with new ideas and approaches to designs and processes. Must be team oriented and be able to work within schedules and budgets without sacrificing quality. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. The items listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge and /or abilities necessary to meet the minimum job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 3.1 Education Required: Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 3.2 Licensing / Registration / Certification Required: Preferred: 3.3 Experience Required: Preferred: Valid driver s license. Same as required. 3.4 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities At least 5 years experience in machine design and tool design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software, with emphasis on machine tools Same as required with 2 years experience using Pro Engineer software Must have the ability to understand, assemble and operate the company s products, with training Must be computer literate, be able to operate Pro Engineer software proficiently and be able to operate other applicable software, with training Must be fully capable of sophisticated analysis in the various disciplines of mechanical engineering Must be able to visualize layouts and designs. Must also be able to read, prepare and understand all engineering documentation used by the company Must be able to work as a member of a team to solve design problems. Page 1 of 7

2 3.4.6 Must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the company Must have the ability to work against and meet strict deadlines Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The Mechanical Engineer must be able to switch from one project to another with little or no reorientation necessary. 3.5 Physical Body Positions Sitting, standing and walking Body Movements Must have a full range of body movements including the use of hands and fingers, bending, squatting, crouching and reaching over head. Must have the ability to climb in and out of machines that the company produces and to lift 50 pounds. Must have the agility to negotiate somewhat congested office areas Senses 3.6 Mental Must have the full use of eyes, including close vision, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see and differentiate colors, shades of colors and patterns Mathematics Must be able to understand and perform the complex processes and equations necessary to perform the required engineering tasks Language English proficiency, both verbally and in writing, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees. 3.7 Working Conditions Work will be done primarily in the climate-controlled office and shop. Training will include a period of time working in the shop as an assembler, to become familiar with the company s products and assembly techniques. Out of town travel (which may include foreign countries) for several days at a time is expected, requiring air travel and driving by automobile. Eight to ten hour workdays are expected during the week, with additional hours required as the workload and customer schedules dictate. Page 2 of 7

3 4.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. 5.0 AUTHORITY and ACCOUNTABILITY 5.1 Authority The Mechanical Engineer has the necessary authority to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position. 5.2 Accountability The Mechanical Engineer is directly accountable to the Engineering Manager for the accomplishment of all responsibilities and duties assigned. Page 3 of 7

4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Evaluation of the Mechanical Engineer s performance will be made by the Engineering Manager once a year based on the responsibilities, duties, and other performance criteria outlined below. Rating will be on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 representing the poorest performance and 5 representing excellent performance. A tally and total performance score is provided as part of the Evaluation Report. 6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer consist of, but are not limited to the following: Performance Rating 6.1 Prepare and/or revise mechanical engineering documentation for machines, tools and fixtures, and customer optional equipment, in accordance with established standards and procedures. This may include, but is not limited to the following: Perform any applicable design analysis and calculations Accurately produce or update all applicable mechanical drawings and related bills of material Determine purchasing specifications for parts. Work with the Materials Manager to find qualified vendors. 6.2 Prepare necessary drawings and documentation per customer s requirements or specifications for design work required by miscellaneous jobbing orders from customers. 6.3 Work with the other engineering disciplines to develop the optional equipment specified by the Factory Sales Order. 6.4 In accordance with the Factory Sales Order, prepare all mechanical engineering customer documentation. 6.5 Work with the other appropriate personnel to ensure timely and effective problem solving, whether in design, assembly or customer service. 6.6 Participate in customer demonstrations and runoffs as required. 6.7 Complete all work within the established schedule and in accordance with the customer s specifications. 6.8 Participate, as requested by the Sales Engineer, in the quotation development process. This includes: Provide advice and consultation regarding the mechanical engineering discipline, as it pertains to Weldon s alternatives to fulfill the customer s requirements Estimate mechanical engineering hours needed for proposed customer options and unusual circumstances. Page 4 of 7

5 6.9 Actively participate in the Engineering Department meetings to ensure that regular and open communication takes place regarding the coordination and planning for both active and future customers, as well as technical and engineering information needed by others. Page 5 of Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the Engineering Manager. 7.0 OTHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 7.1 Planning and time utilities Consistently show the ability to recognize and deal with priorities Make the best use of time to complete projects and duties on schedule. 7.2 Initiative Recognize both the strengths and the areas that need development in his or her area of responsibility; take action to augment one and offset or correct the other Recognize and perform tasks that need to be completed, even though they may not be directly assigned; work well as a team member. 7.3 Attendance and reliability Do not abuse ability to take unscheduled time off when necessary Be punctual at all times Complete all obligations; do what has been committed Safeguard and protect all company assets in his or her care Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation. 7.4 Judgment and decision-making Make decisions in a timely manner Take all opinions and suggestions under advisement before making decisions of major proportion, while assuming full weight of the decisions themselves Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information Demonstrate good judgement in investigating and solving problems. 7.5 Relationships with others Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors and all other company employees Handle difficult situations tactfully. EVALUATION REPORT

6 The Performance Evaluation process includes the evaluation of each responsibility/duty/task on a line by line basis. This is where specific areas of achievement or concern can best be identified and addressed. This then allows for benchmarks for future performance and plans for growth in the strengths identified and for improvement of the weaknesses identified. The appropriate evaluation is not complete, however, until the areas of improvement have been identified and the methodology for achieving the desired improvements has been agreed. Comments below are documentation of that agreement. Total Score (divided by) = % Average Performance Rating Total Possible Score 140 COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Areas of Achievement and Strength: Areas That Need Improvement: What Must be Done to Improve: Employee Comments: Mechanical Engineer Date Engineering Manager Date Page 6 of 7

7 ACCEPTANCE and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have reviewed and understand the above position description and believe it to be accurate and complete. I also agree that the Engineering Manager retains the right to change this position description at any time and will provide me with written revisions and addendum prior to the installation of the new requirements. I will also be provided a copy of an Employee Handbook, detailing other requirements and responsibilities, in addition to those stated in this document. I also understand that, although there are items which can be delegated to other employees, I am fully accountable for assuring that these items are carried out as required, and that the functional role of Mechanical Engineer cannot be delegated to another member of the team. I acknowledge that I will be evaluated once a year with respect to any overall performance. I also acknowledge the following criteria for evaluation: 86% -100% Superior 76% - 85% Very Good 60% - 75% Satisfactory 45% - 59% Sub-Standard Below 44% Unacceptable Therefore the undersigned is in common agreement that on the functional role of Mechanical Engineer, including additional assigned duties and the requirements and authorities assessed therein; that compensation has been fully disclosed; and that there exists no other agreements attached to the acceptance of this agreement. Mechanical Engineer Date Engineering Manager Date Page 7 of 7