Mechanical Engineer

About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

 

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work with leadership to plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products.

• Work with leadership to plan and create standardization drawings across multiple divisions of Afinitas.

• Work with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration.

• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.

• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.

• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.

• Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office software effectively

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer

• Thorough understanding of:

• • Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances

  • Mechanical power relationships such as horsepower, torque, speed

  • Strength of materials and structural analysis

  • Manufacturing processes

• Training and/or experience in using AutoCAD or similar CAD software

• Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks or similar 3-D modeling software

• Technical 4-year education or technical 2-year education preferred

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with regionally disbursed team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities

• Attention to detail

• Work autonomously with great level of personal ownership and satisfaction on quality work

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Afinitas