Mechanical Engineer

ANDRITZ; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Arlington, TX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical engineering for assigned projects, including planning, project engineering, layouts, and cost control. You will direct design modifications within cost and schedule guidelines, ensure configuration control and traceability of all hardware, and support aftermarket retrofit projects with design changes and BoM updates.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in project engineering and mechanical design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with related experience in project engineering and mechanical design.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical needs at all levels of personnel and management.
• Experience with machine/fabrication/welding shop techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of cost estimating procedures.
• Capable of providing value engineering judgments.
• Knowledge of engineering Bills of Material structure.
• Ability to organize and multitask effectively.
• AutoCAD Mechanical and Microsoft Office software knowledge required.
• Innovator familiar with Inventor, Vault and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review project layout drawings, specifications and scope for new projects.
• Support Project Management and Sales to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining hardware integrity.
• Ensure total design traceability of standard equipment and project modifications.
• Coordinate interfaces with Project Management, Electrical and Process Engineering for hardware compatibility.
• Specify and approve buy-out items and auxiliary components.
• Identify cost-saving alternatives through value engineering.
• Support Purchasing and Quality Control in vendor hardware evaluations.
• Attend project meetings with customers, engineers, vendors and manufacturers.
• Review vendor mechanical submittals and design calculations as necessary.
• Initiate mechanical Bills of Materials for production release.
• Identify and communicate corrective actions for mechanical problems.
• Support retrofit projects and refurbishment with retrofit BoM kits and design items.

Skills

Technical communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Drafting standards

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

Inventor

Vault

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directly responsible for overall view on mechanical engineering of assigned projects such as planning, project engineering, layouts, and cost control. Directs and reviews any design modification necessary to accomplish project equipment specifications within cost and schedule guidelines. Assures total configuration control and traceability of all project hardware as well as complete maintainability of machine specifications.

MAJOR DUTIES

• 1) For new projects: generate and review project layout drawings, specifications and scope.
• 2) Supports Project Management and Sales to assure customer and contract satisfaction while maintaining hardware integrity.
• 3) Ensures total design traceability of standard equipment as well as specific project related modifications.
• 4) Works closely with Project Management, Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering to coordinate interfaces for hardware compatibility.
• 5) Specifies, recommends and approves buy-out items and auxiliary components.
• 6) Recommends cost savings alternatives through value engineering techniques.
• 7) Supports Purchasing and Quality Control in determining vendor hardware acceptability.
• 8) Attends project meetings with customers, engineers, vendors and manufacturers as necessary.
• 9) Approves/certifies vendor mechanical submittals and review design calculations as necessary.
• 10) Initiates mechanical Bills of Materials through established policies and procedures for release to production.
• 11) Ability to identify, evaluate and correct potential mechanical problems as well as communicate corrective actions to appropriate parties.
• 12) Support aftermarket group for machine design retrofit projects and refurbishment: review project layout drawings, specifications and scope; create retrofit BoM kits; design items for retrofit, as required.

BASIC SKILLS

• 1) Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of five years related experience in project engineering and mechanical design.
• 2) Ability to interpret and communicate technical needs at all levels of personnel and management.
• 3) Experience with machine/fabrication/welding shop techniques and methods.
• 4) Knowledge of cost estimating procedures.
• 5) Capable of providing value engineering judgments.
• 6) Knowledge of engineering Bills of Material structure.
• 7) Strong emphasis on the ability to organize and manage. Ability to multitask is a must.
• 8) AutoCAD Mechanical and Microsoft Office software knowledge is required.
• 9) Inventor/Vault/SAP is preferred.

RELATIONSHIP

While reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, interfaces with Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Start Up/Service. Should be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate and correct potential mechanical problems as well as communicate corrective actions to the appropriate parties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1) Ability to sit for extended periods using a desktop computer
• 2) Willing to put in extra time when needed.
• 3) Ability to be self-motivated as well as the ability to take directions well.
• 4) Ability to work well in a team environment
• 5) Ability to do simple structural stress analysis and calculation
• 6) Have a good understanding of drafting standards and weld symbols.