Senior Mechanical Engineer - Metals Systems Lead

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is the leading partner in the metals industry, providing original equipment, maintenance, and services for metals production and processing plants.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer I will design, model, and analyze mechanical equipment for modernization projects, coordinating across engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to meet time, cost, and quality goals. Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• min. 5 years’ experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (statics, dynamics, materials, mechanics of solids, machine design).
• Proficient with CAD software (in particular Creo) and related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to quality and high reliability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, maintains, revises 3D models, drawings & bill of materials considering all relevant company, industry and safety standards
• Prepares feasibility studies, technical reports and basic design calculations (statics and strength of materials, power transmission & machine elements, materials & manufacturing)
• Conducts a conscientious and thorough design check using checklists and procedures
• Responsible for technical content for operational and maintenance manuals
• Participates and leads internal and external design reviews
• Responsible for in-time, in-quality, in-cost engineering and execution of engineering packages within (modernization) projects
• Problems are being solved independently
• Leads and directs engineering teams within the engineering department, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective engineering project execution
• Coordinates interfaces within Engineering team or other disciplines such as Project Management, supply chain, process, civil/structural, fluids, hydraulics and electrical
• Interfaces outside the organization with customers and suppliers, with responsibility for acting independently on technical, project related matters
• Complies with company policies, practices and standards with regards to Project Management, Engineering, HSE and Quality
• Conducts installation and commissioning activities, including field verifications, troubleshooting, inspection and supervision
• Conducts troubleshooting and support root cause analysis for equipment/installation issues
• Assist in the preparation of proposal documents for sales
• Supports preparation of inquiry documents and technical specifications for procurement
• Assists supply chain with equipment selection and review vendor submittals (GA drawings, manuals, certificates)
• Supports procurement and supplier technical clarifications
• Conducts acceptance tests at suppliers or in workshops
• Drive and contributes to general collaboration and coordination with service workshops
• Ensures safe design practices and prepares documents for risk assessments
• Coordinates and holds training for younger mechanical engineers
• Responsible for lessons learned process and contribute to product improvements
• Involved in product improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

CAD design

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SMS group is the leading partner in the metals industry, providing original equipment, maintenance, and services for metals production and processing plants.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer I will design, model, and analyze mechanical equipment for modernization projects, coordinating across engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to meet time, cost, and quality goals. Travel domestically and internationally as required.