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Engineer, Mechanical

Location: 

Charlotte, NC, US, 28273

Requisition ID:  2464

Job Summary/Overview

The Mechanical Engineer serves as a critical link between CMCO’s commercial team and its customers, providing technical expertise and tailored solutions for complex Engineered-to-Order (ETO) applications. This role demands strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create and modify solid models using SolidWorks.
  • Develop dimensional drawings for components and assemblies, adhering to industry standards.
  • Generate accurate bills of materials for final assemblies.
  • Support existing and new customers with products, applications, and technical issues through phone, meetings, and emails.
  • Review customer requirements and specifications, ask clarifying questions, and provide quotations to satisfy customer needs.
  • Deliver solutions that meet customer requirements and ensure product functionality.
  • Understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of various material characteristics such as aluminum, low carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze.
  • Stay current with evolving industry standards, manufacturing techniques, and technologies.
  • Calculate horsepower and demonstrate a general knowledge of electric motors, limit switches, and motor controls.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to document and understand application requirements.
  • Understanding of CNC machines, manual lathes, and other machining equipment.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
  • Ability to apply the concepts of the metric system.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • SAP experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a four-year college or university.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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