Mechanical Engineer

CruitZi; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned Company

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for travel

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience. This role involves leading mechanical engineering on large-scale projects, performing stress analysis, and troubleshooting control systems. The ideal candidate will be organized, technically competent, and experienced in a multi-disciplined environment. The position offers travel opportunities and a dynamic work environment. Join a passionate, employee-owned company committed to solving unique engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands on experience in mechanical engineering.
• In-depth understanding of stress analysis and amusement ride safety standards.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot control systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers.
• Develop and execute implementation plans for projects.
• Evaluate progress on projects and detail changes.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Stress analysis

Communication skills

Pneumatic control systems

Hydraulic control systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to take on large-scale projects in a vibrant and exciting environment? We have an amazing opportunity for you 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.

Daily Responsibilities

You will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors and 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

Core 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 any local or government agency design/implementation codes

Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation

Understanding of Class 1 parts in order 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

You should apply if you have

• Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentations
• Experience working on system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years hands on experience

• An in-depth understanding of mechanical systems, components, stress analysis, acceleration forces, and knowledge of amusement ride safety standards (ASTM Standards).

Can demonstrate they ran a project from start to finish

Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Must be open 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.

As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, our client is passionate about solving unique engineering challenges. With the backing of industry experts, they can successfully execute projects of any size, ensuring requirements for scope, schedule, and budget are met. For over 40 years, our client has been delivering top-notch engineering, system integration, and fabrication solutions.

With offices across the US and a team of over 500 professionals, they are one of the largest and most established engineering firms in the nation, completing numerous projects for their US clients worldwide. Our client proudly ranks on Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list and holds a GSA Schedule with the Federal Government for professional engineering services and manufacturing.