Mechanical Designer

Ultipro; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design and document mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic products, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to company guidelines and schedules. The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with internal customers and vendors.

Responsibilities include evaluating systems, developing products from customer requirements, demonstrating SolidWorks proficiency, and translating data into

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical training in a related field required.
• Experience designing mechanical, electro-mechanical, or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to translate customer needs into workable designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and document mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic products and systems.
• Perform research and testing of manufacturing methods and materials.
• Translate design data into ERP entries and provide engineering information as needed.
• Travel to customer sites within the US and abroad when required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Creative thinking

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Ground Force/Mega of Albuquerque has an amazing opportunity for a Mechanical Designer. This position is responsible for the design and documentation of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic products and systems. The incumbent will focus on designing systems that are efficient, cost-effective, and meet all Company guidelines and schedules. The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for exercising independent judgment in the best practice for the industry while synthesizing internal customer desires, corporate practices, and department objectives while striving to meet customer demands. The starting salary range is $70k - $90k depending on experience.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and strength of materials.
• Develops products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators, production personnel, and other internal customers.
• Demonstrate proficiency with SolidWorks modeling as needed.
• Translate design data into accurate and complete ERP data.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Always maintains an appropriate and professional demeanor, particularly during customer-facing interactions.
• Travels to customer sites as required to observe operations, investigate failures, or sell products; capable of traveling within the US and, on occasion, outside the US; willing to travel to customer sites including surface and underground mines.
• Responsible for professional, clear, concise, and timely communications to all stakeholders and holding self consistently to the highest standard of interaction.
• Maintain a positive, respectful work interaction within the internal and external environment including with vendors as appropriate.
• Comply with Company health, housekeeping, safety, regulatory agency and environmental policies.
• Effective and efficient management of time.
• All other duties as required; this list is not intended to be construed as exhaustive or entirely comprehensive to the employees so classified.

Skills Required:

• Process & project management
• Organized & critical thinker
• Time management & detail oriented
• Writing aptitude for communication
• Creative thinker
• Ability to solve complex practical problems
• Mathematical and associate level engineering fluency
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives and assign priority
• Deal with a wide variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• With or without reasonable accommodation, individual may be required to sit, stand, occasionally lift 0-45 pounds, manage efficient keyboard use, hear, see, speak, and read
• Ability to work overtime, maintain alertness & meet the controlled substances policy. Use good judgment and sound decision-making processes.

We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for 50 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com .

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.