Senior Mechanical Engineer (Project Management)

Solar Manufacturing is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Candidate should be a degreed Mechanical Engineer with working experience of mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinking and hands-on-leader, who can successfully lead operations of the Mechanical and Hot Zone Engineering departments. They will be responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring that the departments meet their business objectives.

Who we are:
Solar Manufacturing is a leader in providing advanced vacuum heat treating furnaces designed and built to be energy efficient, cost effective and the highest performing furnaces on the market. We are a family-owned company that has been in business for nearly 20 years. We are built on traditional values and care about our employees, their success, and growth with our company.

What we offer you:
At Solar Manufacturing, we value the dedicated and committed work of our employees, . In addition to a competitive salary, 401K match, and paid time off we offer benefits such as:
Health Insurance: We offer top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance. Our Independence Blue Cross medical plans offer minimal in-network deductible, low copays, and comprehensive prescription plan.
Company Paid Benefits: We offer a 100% company paid life insurance policy as well as short- and long-term disability plans.
Location: We have a brand-new state-of-the-art 50,000-square foot facility in an easy to get to location offering a clean work environment, ergonomic workstations, and ample off-street parking in Sellersville, PA.
Wellness: We have a wellness program that reimburses our employees quarterly for staying active using a qualifying fitness facility of their choice.

Are you a match?

Graduated from an undergraduate engineering curriculum which is accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) or has eight years of progressive experience in engineering work and knowledge, skill and education approximating that attained through graduation from an approved engineering curriculum.
Has previous experience with thermal processing equipment design or a demonstrable understanding of heat transfer processes (radiation, conduction and convection).
Has a familiarity with incompressible and compressible fluid flow calculations.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in all aspects of mechanical engineering for a manufacturing concern.
Proficient in the use of Windows® based PCs.
Proficient in the use of a 3D CAD system (Autodesk Inventor preferred) and a working knowledge of the use of Autodesk AutoCAD.
Proficient in the use of Excel for engineering related work.
Experience with a PDM (Product Data Management) package (Autodesk Vault preferred)
A detailed knowledge of the use, implementation, and management of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software. (Acumatica preferred)
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to maintain good working relationships with Customers, plus internal Sales, Management and Manufacturing personnel.

What your day would be like:

Provide engineering design and calculation support for equipment, fabrications, and systems in the manufacture of vacuum furnaces including hot zones, chambers, gas quench systems, vacuum pumping systems, water cooling systems, pneumatic systems, partial pressure systems and other sub-assemblies
Create CAD drawings and bills of materials and specify appropriate materials to meet quality and production objectives.
Develop, recommend, and implement engineering operating procedures to ensure smooth operation of the engineering function within the company.
Provide technical support as needed for customers, sales, field service and manufacturing.
Provide oversight of engineering software systems with a focus on improving business processes (e.g. PDM, ERP, CAD).
Check designs, drawings, and Bills of Material for accurate content.
Assist in the development of vacuum furnace operations and maintenance manuals.
Assist the Purchasing department with the development of accurate information for the purchase of materials and services, meet with vendors, research materials, and qualify suppliers.
Direct oversight and supervision of all mechanical and hot zone engineers/designers to ensure work assignments meet production schedules.
Develop, recommend, and implement engineering operating procedures to ensure smooth operation of the engineering function within the company.
Apply a working knowledge of engineering codes and standards that affect component specification, performance, operation, and safety of vacuum furnaces such as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Div 1, NFPA 86, OSHA and ANSI/ASME/AMS standards.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer would report to the President of the Company.

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please submit your application. We are actively looking for our next employee and look forward to hearing from you!

Solar Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.