Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD/CAM

ANDRITZ

Design Engineer specializing in designing refiner plates for mills and refiners. Collaborating with product management and engineering teams to enhance customer performance requirements.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMuncy • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and improving refiner plates, utilizing Cimatron for 3D modeling and engineering drawings, while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and customer specifications. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Cimatron 3D DesignEngineering Drawings ProductionCNC Programming KnowledgeMachine Design ExperienceDrafting Degree or Trade School Certification

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Hard Skills

Cimatron Software ProficiencyAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineering Drawing SkillsPattern Making PrinciplesMachine DesignTechnical Specifications DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MethodologiesTroubleshooting SkillsData ManagementQuality Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingLogical Problem SolvingTime ManagementAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in DraftingTrade School Certification in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Refiner PlatesFiber Processing QualityCustomer Performance RequirementsManufacturing CoordinationSafety Guidelines Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and improving refiner plates for refiners and mills to meet customer performance requirements and support optimal equipment performance, durability, and fiber processing quality.
This role develops plate patterns, drawings, and specifications while ensuring proper form, fit, and function and compliance with company safety guidelines.
The position works closely with Product Managers, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering to incorporate customer, technical, and operational requirements into engineering products and supports troubleshooting, product development, and continuous improvement efforts.
Requires design skills.
Design refiner plates, from existing 2D to Cimatron 3D.
Produce engineering drawings and meet specifications for pattern data base.
Produce Sales support information such as inch-cuts and photo sheets.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales and customers.
Use design software Cimatron to create or modify existing files.
Maintain office records and files to rigging file by family by pattern.
Follow pattern priority list base on next available drawing.
Follow all continuous improvements to meet the best practice methods.
Review other drafters’ drawings to control check list by product type.
Work closely with CNC Manager to meet expectation for expediting fabrication of pattern(s).
Must be available for off-site trainings and customer visits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Trade School Degree in Drafting or Engineering.
Five plus (5+) years machine design / drafting experience, preferred.
Proficient in various software packages: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project and AutoCAD.
Requires knowledge of CNC programming with Cimatron and pattern making principles.
High capacity of strategic, logical, and methodical thinking, and independent decision making skills for problem solving.
Must be organized, able to manage time, prioritize, pay close attention to detail, maintain a high degree of accuracy, and work as a team member or independently while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, follow direction with little to no supervision, and continually meet the quality standards of the Company.
Comply with all Company policies, procedures, regard confidentiality and safety requirements at all times.
Represent Company interests and be sensitive to internal and external customer satisfaction (understand sense of urgency and importance of follow-up).

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