Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:
Need an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong leadership skills to drive strategic growth and innovation. This individual will have the opportunity to design high-profile, operable structures, working through the entire process from concept to installation in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. In this role, you will provide engineering leadership, contribute to project design, and support various phases such as documentation, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of mechanized structural systems. You will also guide project teams, evaluate ideas from other disciplines, and apply your analytical skills to overcome complex technical challenges and achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience doing mechanical design of machinery, equipment, systems and components from scratch
• Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• GD&T standards
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques and machine shop 

Responsibilities:

• Design of complex machinery including gearing, actuators, wheels, weldments, bearings, and related assemblies
• Development of concepts and engineering designs, producing engineering calculations as required for projects and design development of systems
• Serve as Project Engineer for various projects, overseeing all aspects of design and implementation
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure project objectives and expectations are met
• Develop and manage design budget and schedules, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion
• Lead and coordinate the design team to meet project goals, deadlines and deliverables
• Participate in scheduled design reviews with contractors, architects, engineering consultants, and other project team members to ensure alignment and resolve issues
• Interface with other departments to coordinate structural systems with electrical and mechanical systems
• Provide project status updates during Project Review Meetings and other company meetings
• Coordinate with field personnel and purchasing to determine and obtain required components
• Develop prototype designs and test procedures as required by the project; supervise prototype testing and troubleshooting, write prototype test reports
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of prototypes.
• Visit manufacturing/vendor sites to inspect and test components before shipping to assembly
• Drive continuous improvement by finding ways to enhance quality and performance with shop and field assembly, adjustment, functionality, aesthetics, costs, and maintenance
• Travel during design, installation, and commissioning of projects (up to 5%)