Mechanical Engineer

Position Type:

• Direct Hire
• On-Site

• 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 drafters.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. (Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to mechanical engineering.
• Disciplines outside of the mechanical area will not be considered).

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• At least 3+ years of experience in mechanical design from scratch or major modifications (50+% redesign).
• Knowledge of techniques involving GD&T for large scale systems or systems with high duty cycle and fatigue requirements.
• Experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering is preferred.
• Experience doing design via 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).

• 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 solving.
• Required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
• Travel ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% worst case with last couple years of projects).

• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of mechanical components based on project requirements.
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines.
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied.
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
• Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation.
• Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a mechanical system.
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, detailed mechanical system design description, analysis reports, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies.
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred.
• Capable of working "off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.

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