Mechanical Engineer
- Birmingham, AL
- $120,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects, coordinating efforts of engineers and technical support staff.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule, maintaining safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with vendors to produce tooling and associated hardware.
- Integrate hardware into production and research/development cycles.
- Work with customers and technical personnel to ensure production requirements are met.
- Set up prototype equipment and use experimental materials to test theories and designs.
- Discuss progress and findings at monthly technical review meetings, adapting projects based on feedback.
- Perform specialized programming, design, or analysis tasks under indirect supervision.
- Follow detailed instructions regarding working plans and methods.
- Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Formulate opinions, decisions, and performance outcomes as specified in task orders.
- Apply engineering experience to systems integration, configuration management, quality assurance, testing, and analysis.
- Independently perform high-level assessment and review functions, providing definitive written and oral recommendations for tests conducted.
- Proficiency in design and mechanical design using AutoCAD, SW, and Catia.
- Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with conveyor systems such as roller bed and skillet conveyors.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10-20+ years of experience in the field.
- Resume of completed projects in automotive and conveyance markets.
- Experience integrating mechanical designs into production or test environments.
- Basic knowledge and experience working with controls engineers.
- Knowledge of blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Advanced mathematical and statistical skills for problem-solving.
- Strong engineering concept understanding and experience designing mechanical systems.
- Exceptional technical, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities.
- Relevant certifications, registrations, and licenses may be required.
- Superb creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
- Self-motivated and a great team worker.
- Quality-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
- Expect up to 50% travel.
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)