Mechanical Engineer - Orlando

KLM Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Orlando is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to oversee and design mechanical systems for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of related experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Responsibilities include project management, system integration, and compliance with design codes. The position requires effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of five years experience in mechanical engineering, design, and field work.
• Full system design experience is necessary.
• Theme park ride design experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mechanical assembly systems.
• Analyze system designs for hazard analysis development.
• Develop mechanical design drawings and assembly procedures.
• Lead lower-level engineers and act as project manager for smaller projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Mechanical system design

Problem-solving skills

Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

Stress and fatigue analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the job Mechanical Engineer - Orlando

Mechanical Engineer - Orlando

Must be a US Citizen or GCH.

• 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 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
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions)

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
2. Do you have a minimum of five years experience of mechanical engineering, design, and field work
3. Do you have Full System Design experience
4. Do you have Theme park Ride Design experience
5. Do you have AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience
6. Do you have the ability to travel up to 35%
7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.