Junior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Premier Pump & Power, a leader in customizable, portable pump packages since 1999, is seeking an entry-level mechanical engineer to join our core engineering team at our headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. In this full-time role reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will collaborate on mechanical designs, technical drawings, and schematics to continually enhance our engines, pumps, trailer packages, enclosures, and various industrial products for customers around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings and modeling production work to ensure builds and designs conform to specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct field surveys, author drawings, and collect data to assess ongoing builds and provide summary reports.
• Perform routine design reviews to verify the integrity and completion of product designs before fabrication.
• Interview and shadow assembly and fabrication staff to identify potential optimizations and recommend design adjustments.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to review new product designs and update existing ones.
• Undertake projects outside your core role during peak demand, including administrative and assembly tasks.
• Author assembly instructions, runbook documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule and respond to emergent requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, SOLIDWORKs, or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel or equivalent.
• Experience handling small to medium sized projects with technical implementation details.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize projects and tasks.
• Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous work environments.
• Fluency in English, with strong communication skills to persuasively present ideas and decisions.
• A strong desire to learn, accept constructive feedback, and grow professionally on a fast-paced engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with automation or scripting in at least one programming language.

Additional Information: While visiting manufacturing facilities and performing inspections, employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, moving equipment, and elevated noise levels. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.