For over 77 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our communities. Measurement Systems International, a Rice Lake Weighing Systems Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Kent, WA.
The Mechanical Engineer will design, engineer, and test new/custom products toward customer specifications. Designs improvements to existing products. Develops Bills of Materials, drawings, solid modeling drawings, engineering documentation and other items on designed products. Uses experience and knowledge with machining, metal forming, welding, brazing, casting, painting and plating in the development of products. May lead project teams and handles multiple projects. Ensures designs are focused toward reliable and cost-effective products. Works as a member of a team maintaining self-directed work in order to obtain the highest level of customer service, quality and efficiency. Aids in the manufacturing of products and oversees the installation processes. Assist with departmental activities including, working with customers, coordinates with outside vendors and reviewing manuals.
Skills Required:
Emphasis will be placed on design automation and developing standard practices to support that automation. This role will be primarily focused around using/developing toolsets to further advance automation efforts.
Keeps up to date with new technologies which may be applicable to the scale industry, act as a catalyst and technological resources for the implementation of new technologies.
Develops and delivers training programs for customers and inside sales employees. Includes determining training goals, developing course materials and teaching classes.
Travels to customer locations and other business functions in the performance of above essential job functions.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field, or five (5) or more years of equivalent experience.
- Two (2) or more years of industrial product design experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience designing with some or all of the following materials: stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, tungsten, ceramics, machined, thermoformed or injection molded plastics.
- One (1) or more years of 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred).
RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, paid time off (PTO), holidays, profit sharing, 401k, 401k matching and wellness benefit programs.
This position requires on-site presence at our Kent, WA office; telecommuting is not available. Salary is based on experience and qualifications, and may range from $80,000-$100,000 per year.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.