Irvington, AL
Design Engineer
Salary: $70-90K DOE
Job Description:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent)
Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in machinery and
equipment engineering/design with preferred emphasis in forest products industry
Job Summary:
Collaborate with a heavy equipment engineering/design team supporting the forest products industry. Support
development of fabrication packages for log handling and log processing systems for Sawmills, OSB Mills
and Plywood Mills as well as for other related forest products. Work closely with integrated team to
maintain and develop industry leading products.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Support Design/Drafting Team.
• Follow department standards and procedures.
• Help develop layout and general arrangement drawings of proposed project scope.
• Support development of detail design packages for equipment fabrication
• Coordination with shop supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site assistance during installation and startup.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication/machining practices
• Knowledge and application of material handling systems.
• Ability to size structural members, plating, shafting, etc.
• Ability to size and select mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to develop engineering/design schedules.
• Knowledge and application of design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
• General knowledge of 3D design software - Inventor or Solidworks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team and relationship development skills
• Able to work without supervision.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
Submit your application online to be considered for this position. For additional information, please call or text our office at 251.476.4080
About Long's Human Resource Services
At Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees. When it comes to recruiting and placement of long-term contract, temporary and direct hire employees, we know what works for you. Simply put, we offer jobs. Well done. For more information please visit LongsHRS.com