The Systems Engineer Mechanical is responsible for moderately complex to complex mechanical engineering design, system integration, technical documentation, and project support for Motion Solutions systems projects. This position applies a full understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical interface requirements, and manufacturing considerations to develop engineered solutions that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and business objectives.
Salary: $110-$130k Annually | DOE plus incentivePrimary Duties: - Manage assigned engineering projects through design, build, testing, commissioning, and production handoff.
- Review customer specifications, drawings, purchase orders, RFQs, and sales information to define project scope and requirements.
- Develop mechanical designs for Motion Solutions systems, including assemblies, fabricated structures, hydraulic power units, pneumatic systems, and related components.
- Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations to support design decisions, component selection, safety, performance, and manufacturability.
- Create and maintain drawings, schematics, 3D models, layouts, bills of material, test documentation, manuals, and related project records.
- Use AutoCAD 2D, Autodesk Inventor 3D, Vault, Microsoft Office, and related tools to support design, documentation, revision control, and project execution.
- Select mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related components based on requirements, performance, cost, availability, reliability, and application needs.
- Support design reviews, engineering reviews, and technical problem-solving to ensure designs meet customer, internal, and production requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, sales, project management, vendors, and customers to resolve technical questions and support project execution.
- Interface with customers to clarify requirements, support design discussions, provide technical updates, and address concerns.
- Support fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and commissioning through technical direction and design clarification.
- Identify and resolve moderately complex to complex mechanical or system design issues; recommend solutions and escalate when appropriate.
- Review engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of material, calculations, test procedures, quality records, manuals, and closeout documents.
- Maintain document structure, revision control, and project records in Vault and other applicable systems.
- Coordinate with Production, Project Management, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, Shipping, Contracts, Quality, and Customer Service to support project deliverables.
- Support component sourcing, vendor communication, pricing, lead time review, and technical clarification.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, designers, technicians, or project team members.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation standards, design practices, manufacturability, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional work environment and comply with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in mechanical engineering, system design, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, industrial equipment, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical environment.
- Experience developing mechanical designs, engineering drawings, 3D models, bills of material, calculations, test documentation, and related project records.
- Experience supporting design, build, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and production handoff for engineered systems or industrial equipment.
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and related electrical components used in motion control, fluid power, automation, or industrial systems preferred.
- Experience interpreting customer specifications, RFQs, purchase orders, drawings, schematics, vendor information, manuals, and process documentation.
- Experience collaborating with customers, vendors, sales, engineering, production, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience using AutoCAD 2D, Autodesk Inventor 3D, Vault, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Fluid power, mechanical design, or related technical certification preferred but not required.
- Individuals may need to complete company-required training courses to ensure proper product knowledge, safety knowledge, and system understanding.
- Full working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, system design practices, component selection, engineering documentation, and design for manufacturability.
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and related electrical interface requirements used in Motion Solutions systems.
- Ability to independently resolve a wide range of moderately complex to complex technical issues using sound judgment, established engineering practices, and available resources.
- Ability to interpret customer needs and technical requirements and translate them into practical, profitable, and manufacturable engineered solutions.
- Ability to perform and document engineering calculations, component evaluations, design assumptions, and technical recommendations.
- Ability to create, review, and maintain mechanical drawings, schematics, 3D models, bills of material, test documents, manuals, and project documentation.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and Autodesk Inventor 3D required; familiarity with Vault document management required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project, to support documentation, reporting, communication, analysis, and project coordination.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of P21 ERP, Tour De Force, and other company systems used to support engineering and project workflows.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing project requirements, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including employees, managers, vendors, salespersons, production personnel, and customers.
- Ability to present technical information clearly, respond to questions, and support customer-facing design discussions in a professional manner.
- Ability to build productive working relationships across departments and collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Quality, Project Management, and other functions.
- Ability to provide guidance to less experienced engineers, designers, technicians, or project team members without formal supervisory responsibility.
- Demonstrates good judgment in escalating issues, making recommendations, and identifying when additional technical or management support is needed.
- Self-motivated, dependable, persistent, and proactive in supporting project goals and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and delivering engineered systems that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Open to new ideas, process improvements, and better ways of designing, documenting, and delivering engineered solutions.
- Professional, collaborative, and respectful in daily interactions, with behaviors that reflect company values.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:The essential functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities:
- Frequent use of office and warehouse equipment.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 70 lbs.
- Regular standing and walking on cement flooring; bending, reaching, climbing ladders.
- Work environments may include warehouses, offices, manufacturing sites, and customer facilities with varying temperatures and conditions.
- Regular, on-site attendance required.
- Travel up to 30% may be necessary by land or air.
