Job description

Summary:

· The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:

· Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

· Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

· Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.

· Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills:

· Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

· Team player and detail oriented.

· Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

· Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

· 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

· This is a Product Support position for the Compact Track Loader (CTL) and Skid Steer Loader (SSL) products. Primary responsibilities include evaluating warranty claims data and improving machine quality by leading Current Product Improvement (CPI) Projects.

· >$1.0M in potential warranty savings from inappropriate claims

· Improve CTL/SSL product quality and customer satisfaction by resolving field issues

Typical task breakdown:

· 50-75% of time reviewing warranty claims for debiting, identifying outliers, and determining next steps to address outliers

· 25-50% lead and manage timelines for CPI Projects to improve product quality and reduce warranty

Interaction with team:

· Warranty claims requires working with entire product support team, facility quality, other BCP product groups on debiting practices, and Corporate Warranty team.

· CPI role requires working with product support, Client field reps, engineering, production, facility quality, etc.)

Work environment:

· Warranty claims can be done remotely.

· Leading CPI projects requires in the office

Education & Experience Required:

· Bachelor degree in engineering or 5+ Yrs working in the construction equipment or similar industries.

· 2-4 years of experience in the field

Desired:

· Experience working in a manufacturing environment, quality, or in product support is highly desired. Experience in product support is a plus.

· Experience working with Client dealers or other OEM dealers is a plus

· Experience working in CTL / SSL industry and/or in the Sanford, NC facility is a plus

· Experience leading CPI projects or other 6 Sigma improvement process is a plus

Technical Skills

(Required)

· Strong mechanical background.

· Strong problem-solving skills for hydraulics and electrical systems.

· Ability to aggregate large data to identify outliers and determine next steps to address the outliers.

· Fully proficient in Microsoft Office products

Soft Skills

(Required)

· Excellent communication skills to work with all levels of employees and management.

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sanford, NC 27330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Product Quality: 2 years (Required)
• Warranty Claims: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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