Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design custom heavy material handling solutions for manufacturing environments.
• Apply sound engineering principles to designs, offering clear justification for design decisions.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, and customer to understand requirements, goals, and constraints.
• Provide effective technical solutions that align with project objectives.
• Lead coordination and communication with vendors to ensure timely procurement of components.
• Work in partnership with the Sales Engineer to manage projects.
• Monitor project progress, assess risks, and proactively address challenges to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Review and approve design documentation, change orders, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality control.
• Utilize 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor) to create preliminary and detailed drawings.
• Utilize ERP software (Total ETO) as a “single source of truth” to track project status.
• Update schedules, reports, and documents based on revisions and other changes to the project.
• Prepare operations manuals for equipment.
• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in material handling and apply them to designs.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and interns in the mechanical engineering team.
• Lead the mechanical engineering team in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, focusing on solutions for heavy industrial applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven success in managing complex mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in custom material handling equipment design.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, with a preference for Autodesk Inventor.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes uncertain environment.