Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of engineering projects from concept through completion. This role interprets project specifications, applies sound engineering principles, and ensures compliance with applicable industry standards and company requirements. The Design Engineering Supervisor oversees the preparation of engineering drawings, fabrication plans, and project documentation while coordinating schedules, material requirements, and manpower needs. Additionally, this position researches existing designs to leverage proven solutions, monitors project progress, provides technical support to cross-functional teams, and supervises design engineers by reviewing drawings, documentation, and overall work quality to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and successful project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete project design on time and stay within estimated hours and material costs
• Research and order parts on time
• Start designing early to complete before production build date
• Pull from existing applicable drawings
• Monitor project through completion
• Provide practical, functional and acceptable equipment designs
• Read and interpret specifications, write ups, pricing and correspondence
• Discuss unresolved engineering questions with sales for clarification
• Make sure the design is what the customer is expecting
• Review other engineers drawing packages before production release
• Provide feedback to other engineers regarding necessary changes
• Check drawings for accuracy of dimensions, parts, functionality and notes to explain details to production and weld information
• Check shop write up for accuracy and sequence of production flow
• Perform calculations and analysis
• Use spreadsheets, calculator and other software applications to perform calculations and analysis
• Provide assistance and training to other design engineers and detailers
• Answer questions and explain to other engineers how to obtain the information
• Provide technical assistance to production and test
• Answer questions and provide support during production
• Answer questions and provide support during testing
• Provide technical assistance to sales
• Provide composite drawings during quoting stage when needed
• Answer questions and provide technical support for quotes
• Provide submittal and approval drawings when needed
• Coordinate with electrical engineer regarding switchgear and cabling
• Discuss design with electrical engineer for clarification

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.  In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering degree specialization in structural sheet metal and wind load calculations a definite plus.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Experience creating and modifying complex 3D models and complete 2D drawing sets in Solidworks or Creo Parametric
• Strong background in electrical power generation with a thorough knowledge of the engine/generator set industry. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and graphic design
• Experience supporting NRTL certification testing (e.g. UL, Intertek, TUV, etc.)
• Experience with new product introductions and technical transfer to new suppliers
• Experience with Arena or Windchill PLM
• Experience in the data center industry a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Above average computer literacy with the latest version of AutoCAD and/or ProE and/or SolidWorks experience desired.  Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• General knowledge of diesel and natural gas fueled engines.
• Familiarity with weld processes, MIG, TIG, and Stick. 
• Above average ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the company.
• Multi-task oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
• Willingness to travel, including out of the country, if necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)

• Sit for long periods of time, talking, seeing, primarily sedentary work in an office with desk with chair, long periods of use of computer mouse and long periods of looking at monitors and drawings.
• It is desirable if you are able to climb up onto and down from equipment and ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Office
• Shop