Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer performs mechanical design work for mobile equipment, including structural, fluid power, and powertrain systems. The role manages complex design and development projects and may manage or provide work direction to other engineers. Work includes component selection, CAD design, analysis such as FEA, preparation of detailed bills of materials, and creation of operator and user manuals. The engineer collaborates with SpecSys engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to deliver assigned projects on time, on budget, correctly, and safely. SpecSys is a full-service project management, engineering, and manufacturing provider focused primarily on large mobile equipment. The company is family-owned and emphasizes safety, quality, and creating jobs in rural upper Midwest communities. It is ISO-9001:2015 certified and an equal opportunity employer. Sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Leadership skills and the ability to guide and manage other engineers.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Well organized.
- Experience designing mobile equipment systems and heavy machinery.
- Ability to interact at a management level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, clients, and Quality.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, agricultural, electrical, or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge.
- At least 8 years of proven project experience.
Nice To Haves
- An MBA, master’s degree in engineering, or other advanced degree is appreciated but not required.
Responsibilities
- Verify that designs meet performance and configuration specifications.
- Manage contracts to help ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
- Manage customer relationships to understand expectations and standards.
- Provide work instructions and direction to engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Coordinate project-team resources and develop and update project timelines.
- Provide timely project performance and status information to management.
- Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements.
- Provide technical data to clients, engineers, designers, drafters, operations, and management.
- Oversee required project analysis to verify qualitative integrity.
- Direct preparation and presentation of customer progress reports.
- Prepare project review booklets and present them to customers.
- Specify and source components for purchase and specify materials for designs.
- Develop design concepts and conduct project function reviews.
- Work with multiple CAD packages.
- Review CAD models for completeness, interferences, and manufacturability.
- Review detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with client standards.
- Review and update model and drawing tolerances.
- Generate and review bills of materials for completeness.
- Update and track action and issue items.
- Perform mechanical design work for mobile equipment systems, including structural, fluid power, and powertrain systems.
- Complete component selection, CAD design, analysis including FEA, and preparation of detailed BOMs and operator and user manuals.
- Manage complex design and development projects and manage or provide work direction for other engineers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA/FSA options
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee-of-the-Month and Employee-of-the-Year programs
- Onsite welding training and certifications
- RITALKA University
- Employee luncheons
- Community volunteering
- Paid vacation
- Advancement opportunities
- Competitive salaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
