Mechanical Project Engineer

SUMMARY

Responsible for entire project cycle to include design, development, start up, and project completion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
2. Conduct surveys to gather field data.
3. Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
4. Prepare technical construction specifications.
5. Perform Mechanical engineering duties surrounding the following; mechanical devices, components, environmental control, materials handling, machine tools, robots, and automated manufacturing equipment.
6. Manage construction document printing process.
7. Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules.
8. Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details.
9. Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.
10. Meet with customer on project details, engineering regulations, standards, or policies.
11. Coordinate the activities of the design and construction teams.
12. Extensive international travel up to 50% (China and India).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide technical presentations to customers and staff.
2. Function as chief inspector on engineering projects.
3. Provide on-the-job training to new staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes and safety laws. Work requires advanced math skills, special relationship abilities, and the ability to understand "abstract" principles behind math and physics. Working knowledge of CAD tools. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and three to five years of engineering experience. A Professional Engineering license is desirable.
2. Position requires extensive mechanical machine design experience, knowledge of machining, and manufacturing techniques of industrial equipment. Experience designing tire manufacturing machinery and extrusion equipment is highly desirable.
3.  Significant design experience in both AutoCAD and SoildWorks is required.
4. Work requires extensive domestic and international travel to meetings, site visits, start ups, and inspections.
5. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require evening and weekend work.