Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerSkip to main content# Building Communities & CareersSenior Mechanical Engineer page is loaded## Senior Mechanical EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Earth City, Missouri, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R06349**Job Responsibilities & Requirements**As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will work to design, test, improve, and support equipment designed by MiTek for the truss manufacturing industry. In this position you will work on robust machinery design that helps customers to improve their production output. Mechanical Engineers at MiTek design, document, and troubleshoot all components such as overall machine design, structural frames, mechanical power transmission, and manufacturability of machinery. You will design the full mechanical assembly of the automated machine and be involved in every stage of the system from concept to production. Mechanical Engineers work closely with Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers, as well as Production, Software, Customer Service, and other administrative departments to ensure a successful product. **Responsibilities:*** Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry* Lead team members through the planning, development, and deployment of complex mechanical architectures with a high level of integrated automation* Generate mechanical project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)* Lead mechanical team members through staged-gating process (i.e. requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, verification reviews, etc.)* Lead team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions* Design, integrate and test mechanical parts and assemblies using industry best practices* Design, integrate and test industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems* Design, integrate and test industrial electro-mechanical & robotic systems* Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)* Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery* Perform engineering analysis and calculations where applicable (including FEA analysis)* Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system* Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service organizations throughout a product’s lifecycle* Review/stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies* Mentor less experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers* Manage individual tasking while leading other Engineers through project execution with minimal oversight* Some travel required (up to 20% during critical on-site activities)* Other duties as assigned **Requirements:*** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required* 5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience focused on machinery and automated systems* Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis* Strong understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics* Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, and AutoCAD Mechanical* Proficiency in machined, formed and welded designs and drawings using GD&T* Proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)* Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated machinery* Ability to work individually and as part of a team* Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure & deadlines* Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills* Strong communication skills to interact frequently with stakeholders**MiTek Perks:*** Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off* Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans* Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement* Performance/Incentive bonuses* Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement* Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing* Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytimeMiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.**MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.**We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.**For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.** #J-18808-Ljbffr MiTek Industries