D’Addario & Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. As a US based manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on high automation machinery and innovative technology, as well as our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Through our D'Addario Foundation we are committed to helping make music education possible and ensuring thousands of children can participate in instrument instruction programs in under-served communities. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals who commit to the embodiment of our core values of curiosity, passion, candor, family and responsibility and translate them into action every day.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our our growing, progressive, and collaborative work environment. The Engineer will apply and integrate a range of engineering principles and practices to research and develop production machinery and automate and improve manufacturing processes. This position would be an on-site role and require the candidate to work on-site in our Farmingdale, New York office approximately 5 days per week. 

Here at D’Addario, not only do we offer a competitive compensation package, but the opportunity to build a career with an icon in the music industry. We are eager to connect with individuals with all types of diverse backgrounds, thinking and perspectives. If you are interested, please apply and tell us how you would add value to our team.

Just a few of the benefits and perks of working at D’Addario:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Assisted Reproduction/Fertility benefits
• 401k retirement plan with a very generous employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible sick day policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Enhanced Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on D’Addario products and merchandise
• Company jam nights, holiday parties and special events
• An awesome team of colleagues who are passionate about what they do!!!

• Design production machinery from inception to completion, including design and detailing of all parts, overseeing assembly, design and programming of all control circuits, testing, operator training and implementation into production.
• Analyze manufacturing problems and implement solutions.
• Research, purchase and implement outsourced manufacturing machinery.
• Implement manufacturing tooling and processes for new products.
• Assist in research, development and testing of new products.
• Troubleshooting problems in the factory and determining solutions.
• Interface with QC department in investigating and correcting quality issues.

• BS or BE in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree maybe considered.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing production machinery solutions and working in a factory environment.
• Pro-Engineer/Creo or similar 3d design software. Knowledge of Solidworks a plus.
• Knowledge of injection molding operation and mold design a significant plus
• Electro-mechanical automation background.
• Knowledge of general automation techniques, components and principles.
• Knowledge of standard machining and assembly practices a plus.

The base salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience: $100,000-$125,000 per year

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