Mechanical Engineer

Full Circle Recruiting, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Circle Recruiting, LLC is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Orlando, FL. This position involves designing mechanical systems and managing projects within entertainment and manufacturing sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience, including knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and amusement ride safety standards. The role includes system design, project management duties for various integration projects, and requires a commitment to quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems and stress analysis preferred.
• In-depth understanding of amusement ride safety standards.
• Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical assembly systems and complies with design codes.
• Develops system documentation and conducts hazard analysis.
• Acts as technical lead and project manager for integration projects.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Stress analysis

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a Mechanical Engineer position open in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for mechanical engineering on large-scale projects.

Project requirements involving mechanical system design from scratch, analysis/calculations (stress/fatigue/etc.), acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk assessment, component selection, and mechanical system installation/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Designs, develops, and implements fully integrated mechanical assembly systems to meet process requirements, as well as complying with local or government agency design/implementation codes
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for hazard analysis development and mitigation
• Understanding of Class 1 parts to minimize their need and optimize redundancy, minimizing single points of failure
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include theory/description of operation, detailed mechanical system design description, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Develops drawings of mechanical design, assemblies, and installation procedures on AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks software
• Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies
• Knowledge of ride system design requirements for attractions involving guest accelerations, reach envelope, ingress/egress, weight, and emergency evacuation analysis and implementation upon control system failure in worst‑case scenarios
• Will assist with the initial start‑up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Individual will be working on system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower‑level engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
  • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
  • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W‑M responsibilities
  • Develops schedules for W‑M and customer requirements
  • Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes
  • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
  • Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience – 5+ years in the following areas is preferred:
  • An in‑depth understanding of mechanical systems, components, stress analysis, acceleration forces, and knowledge of amusement ride safety standards (ASTM Standards).
  • Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is also desired.
• 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.
• Skills – All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
• TRAVEL: Ability to travel up to 35%.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: Standard office environment, on‑site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, and phones.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.