Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lummus Group•Savannah, GA

23h

About The Position

Lummus Ag Solutions is an industry leading ag equipment manufacturing company. Focusing on the quality of product for our customer, we offer a full line of equipment and controls focused on cleaning, processing and bailing cotton but including various ag and other man-made products. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will report to the Engineering department leader and will be responsible for all facets of project and design engineering to include machine design and modification, system design and specification and any standards, procedures, and specifications pertinent to all applied design engineering disciplines with an emphasis on hydraulic design.

Requirements

BS applicable field (i.e. Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering, ETC.)
Proficient computer skills to include AutoCAD, SolidWorks (Sheetmetal and weldments), and PDM file management
Strong familiarity of Microsoft Office suite including spreadsheet – database a plus
Strong organizational skills including project management.
8+ years’ experience in related field or job function.
Degree requirement may be waived in lieu of proof of experience

Nice To Haves

Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese fluency
Electrical design experience
Hydraulic system design experience
Airflow calculations and ductwork/piping design experience
Ag machinery design
Manufacturing experience, including welding, metal fabrication, machining, assembly, and other techniques.

Responsibilities

Implement new machinery and support equipment designs and projects, perform design verification calculations and checks for technical accuracy using DFM, industry best practices, and department standards
Lead various design and support projects from creation to completion
Provide technical support for manufacturing teams, addressing production challenges and implementing improvements for cost-effectiveness
Prepares clear, concise, and accurate engineering specifications in the form of drawings (CAD files), solid models, machine files (flat patterns, CAM, etc.), spreadsheet and data base files, and supporting standards documentation in accordance with Lummus and industry principles.
Develop detailed technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in existing machinery, contributing to the development of effective maintenance procedures and maintaining the quality of active product offerings
Participate in the construction and assembling of experimental models and prototypes.
Test, proof and check performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost characteristics of complex items.
Occasional travel to customers, vendor/supplier, and other industry related sites for training and support.
Assist sales with proposals and application of equipment
Work with supply chain and vendors to develop relationships, support, and products
Develop and supervise engineers and other resources as assigned, assigning and reviewing work to support project and manufacturing deadlines and product development.
Other duties as assigned