Mechanical Designer

CPEG•Tonawanda, NY

23h•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment solutions. Please visit us at https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio. We are looking for a full-time Mechanical Designer at our Tonawanda, NY location. This is an onsite position that is involved with the development and complete engineering de?nition of products for fabrication in conjunction with sales proposals and customer input that perform in an e?cient and reliable manner while satisfying customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from a 4-year accredited college or university
Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D modeling software) design software and parametric modeling techniques
Experience in complex custom equipment design
Previous manufacturing ?oor and design exposure is a plus
Two (2) years of fulltime verifiable experience in the field

Responsibilities

Maintain specific knowledge of project-specific engineering schedule and elevate potential issues with the schedule and/or foreseeable conflicts or delays to supervisor
Have specific knowledge of project routings and elevate potential issues to supervisor
Actively participate in project kick-off meetings
Have a complete understanding of project specifications and customer expectations.
Read and interpret P&ID (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams)
Identify discrepancies or lack of information in available project documentation to supervisor
Understand and adhere to product design standards and guidelines
Select and source common mechanical components
Develop complete definition of mechanical components for communication to vendor for purchasing
Create comprehensive 3D models to be used for design review and 2D fabrication drawing creation
Understand and implement machine design practices including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface finishes, component fits
Understand in-house fabrication and testing capabilities.
Design products for manufacturability
Utilize Syteline ERP as required throughout project
Produce shop-ready drawings and bills of material for fabrication with clear and concise information and details
Support production during fabrication and assembly phases of projects
Identify Bill of Materials for product designs and select the proper components that meet the customer specifications
Collect as-built information as required and track design updates to implement on future projects
Understand and know how to apply common codes and standards ASME Piping and pressure Vessel code when required and seek support from Design Engineer for total compliance
Manage multiple projects and balance requirements to keep all jobs on schedule
Maintaining a dynamic array of tasks and the ability to prioritize through good time management skills
Work with Project Engineers in a team environment to create conceptual designs to support sales and detailed designs as required

Benefits

Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
Ability to become an Employee Owner. This benefit is fully funded by the company — no employee contribution required — and builds value for you over time based on the company's performance. While results vary from year to year, the ESOP consistently delivers retirement benefits that exceed those of a typical 401(k) match.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are also available for healthcare and dependent care expenses, regardless of whether you are enrolled in a company medical plan.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with supplemental Short-Term Disability coverage (company pays 50% of premium).
Voluntary coverages such as additional life insurance, accident insurance and more.
Employee Assistance Program. Our EAP offers free, confidential support including legal and financial consultations, counseling services, estate planning, travel assistance, and work-life resources such as childcare, eldercare, and health advocacy.
Employee Referral Program bonus.
Educational Assistance.
Career Advancement. CPEG is 100% employee-owned and led by a dynamic executive team of talented individuals who have risen through the management structure.
Option to contribute to a 401(k) plan with flexible loan feature — invest in your future while keeping access to your funds if you need them.
Cash Balance Pension Plan. We contribute to this retirement savings on your behalf—no employee contribution required. Combined with a guaranteed 4% rate of return, this means you receive a consistent and valuable retirement benefit every year.