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Industrial Kinetics . Industrial Kinetics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who is eager to lead design projects and play a key role in guiding the company's continued growth. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll take full ownership of your projects—guiding them from initial concept and detailed design through production, installation, and implementation. You'll work alongside a small, collaborative team where your contributions are visible, your ideas are valued, and creativity drives innovation. This role offers the freedom to shape solutions, the satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life, and the chance to make a direct and lasting impact. At Industrial Kinetics, we’re revolutionizing the way goods move efficiently and seamlessly. Family owned and operated since 1969; we have been creating innovative material handling concepts that make a quantifiable difference to the bottom lines of our ever-growing list of national and international clients. To learn more about Industrial Kinetics, please visit us at www.iki.com. Position Summary Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position will focus on the mechanical design and development of custom and standard designed conveyor and material handling equipment for the package and pallet conveying industry. The work is project based with a large variety of equipment, applications and requirements. Ideal candidates should differentiate themselves with not only complete technical competencies but the ability to own a design from start to finish. Responsibilities Create accurate deliverables for internal and external customers to specified standards within project schedule. Develop custom and standard conveyor solutions using 3D modeling and sheet metal techniques that fit project and/or company standards within schedule while considering fabrication, assembly, maintenance, installation, and serviceability. Work with the team to continuously improve procedures and processes to improve safety, quality and profitability. Able to handle multiple projects at once. Ensure necessary details, dimensions and calculations are prepared and accurately applying applicable standards. Prepare detailed fabrication and assembly drawings from the final three-dimensional model and ensure completeness of data on prints. Produce process documentation such as hand sketches, process sheets and inspection plans as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics 5+ years of conveyor or machine design experience Proven ability to develop unique solutions to new mechanical designs/problems Thorough understanding of 3D design software, SolidWorks preferred Computer programming experience for the purposes of automation within SolidWorks is a plus Working knowledge of power transmission products, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric motors General knowledge of metal fabrication methods including machining and forming Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred Proficient in MS Office Experience with ERP systems (Epicor) a plus Job Shop manufacturing experience strongly preferred Ability to travel as needed (limited) This position requires applicants to be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available. Skills & Competencies Creativity — Contributes to the creation of solutions. Active participant in design and brainstorming sessions. Regularly suggests new technologies that could benefit Industrial Kinetics within their own functional area. Offers design alternatives during problem solving sessions. Begins to take educated risks to explore new ideas. Draws on customer and industry understanding to bring new ideas to Industrial Kinetics. Design / Technical Analysis — Solves a range of engineering problems; develops detailed drawings with little supervision and applies proper tolerances, fitments, and clearances. Engineering Tools — Develops expertise in a range of engineering tools; identifies areas for new tools or new applications. Systems Expertise — Understands impact of work on upstream and downstream processes. Organized and detail oriented Collaborative, team builder and impactful coach and mentor Excellent communication skills Proficient with Microsoft applications and ERP systems for manufacturing For Consideration Ready for that next level career opportunity to lead an engineering and design team and apply your skills to bring Industrial Kinetics to the next level? For consideration, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button. Industrial Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer. Key Words: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Machine Designer, Conveyor

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