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** * Use CAD software to create/update 3D Solid Models, assemblies, and drawings relating to customer projects and engineering support orders. * 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. * Provide technical input and task estimates on customer job requirements. * Interact with sales and production departments on current engineering activities and new orders. * 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. * Perform necessary electrical/mechanical calculations to verify/validate design concepts * Confer with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing to gather necessary data required for the design development. Support manufacturing during design, test, production phases. * 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. * Review, interpret, and communicate technical requirements on customer specifications to Engineering team members, as well as other departments, on required scope of work. **Qualifications/Skills** * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and/or equivalent combination of directly related experience and education. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience using SAP is a plus. BOMs, Routers, Material Masters, etc. * Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project). * Ability present technical information and report project status to cross functional teams and management. * Must possess exceptional project management, communication, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines. Benefits * Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible * Dental * Vision * Flexible spending accounts * Company paid life and disability insurance * 401 K w/ company match * Time off Benefits * And much more! The base compensation for this position is between 65-77k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. **Equal Employment Opportunity**  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.  Recruitment Team | [email protected] Plansee USA LLC