JOB SUMMARY:  

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the overall direction and guidance of the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring excellence and quality of the product design. Experience in machine design and analysis to work in a team environment in the design and manufacture of Automated Industrial Machinery is required. The position also requires knowledge of general machine operation, manufacturability of materials and designs, and the ability to design for Assembly and Manufacture. The successful candidate will be technically oriented with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. The Senior Project Engineer position also requires knowledge of Project Management and execution.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Design calculation and analysis

·         Design/arrangement drawings

·         Design Optimization

·         Quality of Designs / Cost of Quality

·         Detail/manufacturing drawings (Fabrication and Machining)

·         Verifying of design and detail drawings

·         Maintain budget and schedule in conjunction with Project Management

·         Budget, Schedule and Task Execution Tracking.

·         Project Scope Management

·         Presentation of designs, design intent and machine functions to end user

·         Sales and proposal support as required

·         Assembly floor and vendor/machine shop support as required

·         Author and publish Maintenance and troubleshooting manuals

·         Minimal travel to customer locations

·         Involved in all phases of the product development lifecycle

·         Establish design standards based on customer specifications

·         Maintain bill of materials

·         Review new components for product design

·         Lead and participate in new product releases

·         ·         Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

·         10+ years’ leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment

·         Experience in machine design, stress and deflection calculations, material selection, purchased component sizing, design through detail drawings and Bills of Material

·         Familiar with Finite Element Analysis

·         Troubleshooting experience (Shop testing, Site Commissioning and Start-Up)

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office products

·         Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing, Weld Sizing and Fits/Finishes

·         Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

·         Experience with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools

·         Prior use of 3D CAD software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience with Industrial Robots, tooling design, welding, induction heating and heavy material handling

·         Experience with SolidWorks

·         Lean and Six Sigma Experience is a plus

·         3-5 Years Work Experience

Essential Physical Functions Needed:

·         Primary Work at a computer station.

·         Regular/Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and squatting

·         Exposure to fumes, noise, and changes in temperature

·         May require hands on work with basic hand tools

Equipment Used:

·         Computer

·         Calibers

·         Micrometers

·         SolidWorks

·         AutoCAD

·         MS Office products