Mechanical Project Engineer

FactoryFix; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix in Sussex, WI seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to develop, qualify, and support mechanical assemblies and systems for Power Test products. This in-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional travel for testing and validation.

The role emphasizes DFA, FEA, and driving on-time engineering releases through strong project management and hands-on design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong CAD capabilities with Solidworks and related CAD software.
• Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Hands-on mechanical design, testing, and product development experience.
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Project management skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to review specifications and generate design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all phases of product development from concept to delivery.
• Design mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to meet specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supply chain.
• Verify designs meet requirements and generate test/analysis reports.
• Lead continuous improvement and ensure on-time engineering releases.

Skills

Project Management

DFA

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Testing

Product Design

FEA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Solidworks

CAD Software

Job description

Mechanical project engineer - The primary responsibility will be to develop, qualify, and support mechanical assemblies and system for use in Power Test's products. This includes system design for machinery and test systems in engine and transmission testing and remanufacturing environments including those that support automotive and motor cycle racing.

The Key Accountabilities of the Mechanical Project Engineer role are as follows. This is an in-office role and resides on-site in Sussex, WI. Some travel may be required.

Design Engineering:

• Engage in all phases of product development, including concept, architecture, design, test, and service support.
• Work with cross-functional teams to take a design from specification through design, development, test, and delivery.
• Review and develop technical specifications.
• Design mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies for specification compliance.
• Verify that designs meet or exceed all requirements and specifications.
• Perform detailed technical analyses and create test and analysis reports.
• Develop technical solutions to known production, reliability, or a performance problem.
• Generate design documentation to ensure the delivery of a quality finished product.
• Partner with supply chain on mechanical and electromechanical component selections.
• Configure and tune systems to meet performance or customer needs.
• Develop new applications that run on existing test equipment through configuration changes, system adaptations, and script writing.

Integrate system customizations to align the systems with customers applications.

Continuous Improvement :

• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge on product features and benefits, market information, economic impacts to the business, and competitive products.
• Participate in hands‑on manner with troubleshooting, corrective actions, or product development as needed to ensure understanding of equipment functionality and potential dysfunctionality.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures within the Performance team.
• Manage team projects and priorities, ensuring 90% or better on-time delivery of engineering releases.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management
• CAD Software
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Mechanical Testing
• Product Design Experience
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Diesel engine
• 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
• CAD Software (Solidworks)