Job Description

Description:

What Is So Exciting About This Opportunity:

Are you creative with a strong mechanical aptitude? Are you self-motivated to take ideas from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment? Do you have experience with 3D design software such as SolidWorks? Do you have a desire for a hands-on career in an industrial manufacturing environment?

If you said "Yes!" to all of the above then you're in luck - Good Earth Tools is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to add to our innovative, customer-focused team of engineers in our Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) division!

Support Customers, Sales and Marketing efforts to provide solutions to heavy industrial issues. Complete concept, design, and analysis of industrial products consisting of machined components, steel fabrications, forgings and castings utilizing SolidWorks. Qualify and perform engineering change requests as required. Partner with Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic colleagues on system design and component integration. Complete new product cost estimating, re-costing existing products, quoting, etc. Coordinate out-sourced activities with regard to new product development. Provide hands-on installation and troubleshooting of new and existing designs. Effectively source, support manufacturing, and offer technical expertise. Develop bills of material, production routings, inspection documentation, and work instructions. Provide continuous focus on the production process and how it is impacted by new product, design improvements and engineering changes.

About Us:

Good Earth Tools is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in wear-proofing industrial products. We have a clean, state of the art facility where we are pioneers in the engineering and application of solid tungsten carbide.


The Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) division of Good Earth Tools designs, builds, sells and leases high-performance, high-durability specialty equipment for railroad track maintenance and constructions. BTE is an innovator in track maintenance solutions, and the BTE fleet of machines includes a range of hi-rail excavators and backhoes, with specialty attachments such as undercutters, mulchers, tampers, tie handlers, culvert cleaners, snow blowers and buckets.

Why you'll love working here:

Earn more -

We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career.

Excellent Benefits -

Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation just to name a few.

Stay Active -

You'll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!

Be Part of a Team -

Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!


Requirements:

What You'll Bring To The Table:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is required Strong base in SolidWorks or related CAD software Education and/or experience with heavy equipment or automotive is preferred Strong computer skills with various software including Microsoft Office Must be customer focuses and a team player Excellent communication and organizational skills Knowledgeable in engineering and design principles Must have the ability to work a minimum 40 hours as scheduled and maintain a punctual, reliable attendance record

Physical Demands:

The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move parts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move parts up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.