Mechanical Project Engineer - Plymouth, MichiganWe are looking for a talented
Mechanical Project Engineer, you be responsible for the research, design, development, and documentation of advanced mechanical systems for precision test equipment.
Main Responsibilities: - Design Industrial test equipment/machines for the transportation industry
- Act as lead engineer on custom engineered projects
- Design of complete test systems including the integration of multiple systems
- Check designs and detailed drawings of other projects within the engineering department
- Perform preliminary design and development drawings and specifications necessary to support equipment and tooling modifications to improve safety and reliability
- Conceptualize and design test equipment/machines from the customer specification
- Conduct feasibility studies, analytical modeling, create and modify drawings, create and modify bills of materials, create and modify product manuals
- Meet cost, manufacturing, and key milestone targets for products designed and developed
- Work with engineers, technician and program managers to obtain and or define system requirement and specifications
- Serve as a primary technical resource for assigned new and existing products and equipment
- Maintain proper documentation related to products and projects
- Correspond and interface with customers and vendors
- Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
- All other related duties as assigned.
- Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
- Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in equipment or machine design
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design of complex assemblies and automation components
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD system
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Knowledge in hydraulic & pneumatic systems
- Demonstrated competence in the design of mechanical and or electromechanical systems
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with managers, supervisors and employees
- Able to prepare complex written reports and other documentation
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, & interpersonal
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to walk.
- Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
- Ability to see with corrective lenses.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
- Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
Hazards: - Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
- Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
- Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
