Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer PositionWe have a Mechanical Engineer position open in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for mechanical engineering on large-scale projects. Project requirements involving mechanical system design from scratch, analysis/calculations (stress/fatigue/etc.), acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk assessment, component selection, and mechanical system installation/commissioning.Responsibilities:Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and draftersDesigns, develops, and implements fully integrated mechanical assembly systems to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design/implementation codesKnowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigationUnderstanding of Class 1 parts in order to minimize their need and optimize redundancy minimizing single points of failureDevelops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plansDevelops drawings of mechanical design, assemblies, and installation procedures on AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks softwareAbility to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systemsAbility to perform system analysis/calculations including: Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studiesKnowledge of ride system design requirements for attractions involving guest accelerations, reach envelope, ingress/egress, weight, and emergency evacuation analysis and implementation upon control system failure in worst-case scenariosWill assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentationIndividual will be working on system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturingWill act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractorsWill act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to:Develops and executes implementation plans for the projectAssigns work to meet overall project deadlinesEnsures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilitiesDevelops schedules for W-M and customer requirementsEvaluates progress on project(s) and details changesResponsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirementsResponsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scopeQualifications:Education – Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.Experience –5+ years in the below areas is preferred: An in-depth understanding of mechanical systems, components, stress analysis, acceleration forces, and knowledge of amusement ride safety standards (ASTM Standards). Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is also desiredKey Competencies – Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem SolvingSkills – All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environmentsAbility to travel up to 35%Physical Demands of Position:Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.Working Conditions:Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, and phones.