Machine Design Engineer I at Mando America Corp – Hogansville, Georgia

1) Equipment Design & Drawing

• Create and maintain mechanical and equipment design drawings, including assembly drawings, part drawings, layouts, and installation drawings.
• Develop equipment designs based on technical specifications, production requirements, and internal design standards.
• Utilize 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor) for equipment modeling and documentation.
• Revise and update drawings according to design changes, improvement actions, and engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).
• Ensure designs consider manufacturability (DFM), assimilability (DFA), safety, and maintenance accessibility.
• Coordinate with Production, Process, Quality, and Automation teams to reflect operational requirements in the design.

2) Vendor Quotation Review & Approval Support

• Receive and review equipment vendor quotations for new and modified production equipment.
• Evaluate quotations against technical specifications, scope of supply, cost, and delivery schedule.
• Review vendor design proposals, drawings, and technical documents for engineering compliance.
• Provide technical feedback and clarification to vendors during quotation and negotiation stages.
• Support internal approval processes by preparing technical review summaries and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Management, and Finance teams for vendor selection and approval.

3) Mass Production Equipment Issue Resolution & Design Improvement

• Analyze equipment issues during mass production from a design and mechanical perspective.
• Identify root causes related to structure, durability, precision, repeatability, safety, and operability.
• Propose and implement design improvements, structural modifications, and component changes.
• Support equipment modification and retrofit activities through updated drawings and instructions.
• Verify improvement effectiveness and support recurrence prevention through design solutions.

4) Design Standards, Guidelines, and Documentation (Common Responsibilities)

• Develop, standardize, and maintain equipment design guidelines and engineering standards.
• Establish and manage standard parts, design libraries, and approved vendor lists.
• Ensure consistent application of design standards across new designs, modifications, and improvements.
• Document lessons learned and reflect them in design standards and guidelines.
• Maintain proper design documentation, revision control, and engineering records.