Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Join an Established and Growing Team! Showcase your skills with a company committed to providing services ON TIME, ON BUDGET, DONE RIGHT, and DONE SAFELY. At SpecSys, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at specsys.com and apply today!SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXPERIENCE - $80,000 to $100,000 per year to startBENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options; Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year; Onsite Welding Training and Certifications; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Community VolunteeringThe Senior Project Mechanical Engineer completes mechanical design work for mobile equipment that includes structural, fluid power and powertrain systems, manages complex design and development projects and manages and/or provides work direction for other engineers. You will perform component selection, CAD design work, analysis including FEA, detailed BOM and Operator and User Manuals. The Engineer collaborates with other SpecSys engineers and manufacturing along with project managers to ensure the On Time - On Budget - Done Right - Done Safely aspects of the project assigned.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Verifying the design meets performance and configuration specificationsContract management to verify the project is completed on time and on budgetCustomer management to understand expectations and standardsProviding work instructions for engineers, designers and draftersCoordinating resources of project teamsDeveloping and updating project timelinesProviding performance and status of projects in timely fashion to managementPerforming engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirementsProviding technical data to the client, engineers, designers, drafters, operations and managementOverseeing requisite project analysis to verify qualitative integrityDirecting preparation and presentation of progress reports for the customerPreparing project review booklets and present to the customerSpecifying and sourcing purchase components to be usedSpecifying materials to be used in designDeveloping design concepts to perform project function reviewsWorking on multiple CAD packagesReviewing CAD models for completeness, interferences, and manufacturabilityReviewing detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and client standardsReviewing and update model and drawing tolerancesGenerating and reviewing bill of materials for completenessUpdating and tracking action / issue itemsJOB REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS: Leadership skills and the ability to guide and manage other engineersStrong mechanical aptitudeWell organizedHas experience with design of large weldments and fabrication desirableHas the ability to interact at a management level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and QualityEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBS or MS engineering degree in mechanical, agriculture, electrical or aerospace engineering disciplines8+ years of proven project experienceHas an MBA, MS in engineering, or other advance degree is appreciated and valued, but not requiredOr has any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performanceMany tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.SpecSys OverviewWhen it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. SpecSys is a full-service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it! At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.Why You Should Apply HereSpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.SpecSys offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, medical, vision, disability, and 401(k) with a match.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.