Mechanical Engineer II

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next GenerationChesapeake, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Designs and develops machines for mechanical systems by performing the following duties: Lead designs of mechanical installations, assemblies and layouts. Create and validate detailed designs and drawings using CAD tools. Develop manufacturing-ready drawings, BOMs and technical details for machining, welding, assembly and installations. Involve in the entire process, from sketching an idea through the manufacturing and testing of the finished product. Throughout development, the senior mechanical engineer works with designers and junior engineers to identify any areas of the design that need to be altered or improved. Study, research and analyze customer specifications, and other data to assist in creating machine layouts. Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. Performs a variety of complicated engineering tasks. When needed will direct and lead the work of others with direction from manager. Confers with the design engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required. Prepares designs & sketches for designers to produce subassemblies or finished details. Assist and support other business units as needed as part of project implementation and machine assembly. Assist and create project documentation from project notice to proceed and final testing and calibration. Assist in continuous improvement of department tools and enhancements. Additional duties assigned by manager as deemed necessary for the business need. Represent engineering in cross-functional team meetings and contribute in team Colloboration when assigned by the manager. Able to work and adapt to the changes of job priorities to fulfill the business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Major
  • at least 5-7 years of experience with a strong emphasis on Mechanical Design and engineering concepts in the field of heavy equipment machinery design.
  • Good team leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to think practically and authoritatively, able to accommodate the company's deadlines, budget, and other resources to make informed decisions for their projects.
  • Proficient knowledge in Mechanical Design.
  • Knowledge of the current ISO andANSI (Y14) standards.
  • Working knowledge of the metric system and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
  • Familiar with weldments, and machining operation.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Motivated and self-starter with the ability to work under deadlines.
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as Calculus and modern Algebra.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

  • AREMA, AAR, S.A.E. membership helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead designs of mechanical installations, assemblies and layouts.
  • Create and validate detailed designs and drawings using CAD tools.
  • Develop manufacturing-ready drawings, BOMs and technical details for machining, welding, assembly and installations.
  • Involve in the entire process, from sketching an idea through the manufacturing and testing of the finished product.
  • Study, research and analyze customer specifications, and other data to assist in creating machine layouts.
  • Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
  • Perform a variety of complicated engineering tasks.
  • Direct and lead the work of others with direction from manager.
  • Confer with the design engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
  • Prepare designs & sketches for designers to produce subassemblies or finished details.
  • Assist and support other business units as needed as part of project implementation and machine assembly.
  • Assist and create project documentation from project notice to proceed and final testing and calibration.
  • Assist in continuous improvement of department tools and enhancements.
  • Represent engineering in cross-functional team meetings and contribute in team collaboration when assigned by the manager.
  • Work and adapt to the changes of job priorities to fulfill the business needs.
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