Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Generac Power Systems•East Peoria, IL

1d•$100,300 - $160,500•Onsite

About The Position

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? This role involves receiving, interpreting, and applying project write-ups using appropriate engineering methodology. The engineer will ensure compliance with industry and company codes, research similar completed projects, and prepare necessary machinery drawings, plans, and prints. Responsibilities include issuing and maintaining documentation, monitoring projects through completion, and providing assistance to other departments. The role also involves supervising and reviewing the work of other design engineers. Essential duties include completing projects on time and within budget, ordering parts, designing early to meet production deadlines, utilizing existing drawings, and ensuring practical, functional equipment designs. The engineer will interpret specifications, discuss engineering questions with sales for clarification, and ensure designs meet customer expectations. They will also review and provide feedback on other engineers' drawing packages, checking for accuracy in dimensions, parts, functionality, and production details. Calculations and analysis using spreadsheets and software are required, as is providing assistance and training to other design engineers and detailers. Technical assistance will be provided to production, test, and sales departments, including creating composite drawings during the quoting stage and answering technical support questions. Coordination with electrical engineers regarding switchgear and cabling is also a key responsibility. This job description is not all-inclusive, and employees are expected to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering degree specialization in structural sheet metal and wind load calculations a definite plus.
Minimum 5 years of related work experience
Experience creating and modifying complex 3D models and complete 2D drawing sets in Solidworks or Creo Parametric
Strong background in electrical power generation with a thorough knowledge of the engine/generator set industry.
Above average computer literacy with the latest version of AutoCAD and/or ProE and/or SolidWorks experience desired.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines.
Familiarity with weld processes, MIG, TIG, and Stick.
Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company.
Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary.
Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and graphic design
Experience supporting NRTL certification testing (e.g. UL, Intertek, TUV, etc.)
Experience with new product introductions and technical transfer to new suppliers
Experience with Arena or Windchill PLM
Experience in the data center industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive, read and interpret project write-ups and apply the appropriate engineering terms, methodology and clarifications, including schedule projections, manpower needs and material requirements.
Assure that all applicable industry and company compliance code requirements are met.
Research appropriate database or other resources to determine if similar projects have been completed and contain information that can be applied to current needs.
Prepare and create all necessary machinery drawings, plans or prints, including shop and supplier fabrication drawings, composite drawings or others, using established engineering practice considerations and usual company guidelines and processes.
Prepare, issue and maintain required documentation.
Monitor project through completion, providing correction, modification or assistance to other company departments as needed or directed.
Supervise and review design engineers’ drawings and documentation.
Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs.
Research and order parts on time.
Start designing early to complete before production build date.
Pull from existing applicable drawings.
Monitor project through completion.
Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs.
Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence.
Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification.
Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting.
Review other engineers drawing packages before production release.
Provide feedback to other engineers regarding necessary changes.
Check drawings for accuracy of dimensions, parts, functionality and notes to explain details to production and weld information.
Check shop write up for accuracy and sequence of production flow.
Perform calculations and analysis.
Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis.
Provide assistance and training to other design engineers and detailers.
Answer questions and explain to other engineers how to obtain the information.
Provide technical assistance to production and test.
Answer questions and provide support during production.
Answer questions and provide support during testing.
Provide technical assistance to sales.
Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed.
Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes.
Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed.
Coordinate with electrical engineer regarding switchgear and cabling.
Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification.