Mechanical Design Engineer

Nidec - Canton, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Canton, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Canton Elevator Inc. (CEI), we are driven by dreams that inspire our innovation and motivate our work. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming these dreams into reality through the design and manufacturing of hydraulic and traction elevators. Founded in 1946, CEI has established itself as a leading designer and manufacturer in North America, providing a wide range of elevator architectural products that are integral to thousands of buildings, including universities, hospitals, and shopping malls. Since our acquisition by Nidec Corporation in 2016, we have continued to push the boundaries of technology and product development, ensuring that we meet the challenges of tomorrow with the best solutions available. In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting project-specific specifications and drawings, generating manufacturing drawings, and ordering materials as per job specifications. You will also review completed drawings for accuracy and conformity, interact with team members on the shop floor, and collaborate with our sales department to determine costs associated with design changes. Your role will involve identifying and driving corrective actions and improvement projects aimed at enhancing the design process and manufacturing techniques. We are looking for someone who shows initiative and can make sound decisions based on engineering design criteria, contributing to our mission of creating a better society through innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project specific specifications and drawings.
• Generate manufacturing drawings and order materials pertaining to job specifications.
• Review completed drawings for accuracy and conformity.
• Interact with team members on the shop floor.
• Work with our sales department throughout the process to determine costs associated with design changes.
• Identify and drive corrective actions and improvement projects that will improve the design process and manufacturing techniques.
• Show initiative to make sound decisions based upon engineering design criteria.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Engineering related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of computer aided drafting and proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Solid works experience is a plus but not a requirement.
• Ability to produce CAD drawings in a timely manner.
• Ability to review and interpret architectural drawings.
• Understanding of basic drafting and design concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure as well as adjust priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to take ownership of, and maintain progress on, multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal, written and spoken).
• Willingness to assist customer in solving problems and following up on questions and issues.
• Energetic and enthusiastic individual that wants to learn and grow with the company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and company match
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan