Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Giffin Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Giffin Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects, planning, scheduling, predicting and managing tasks.

You will lead design reviews, supervise staff, coordinate with subcontractors and customers, ensure compliance with codes and shop standards, and support sales, estimating, R&D, and service departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with OSHA & NFPA standards.
• Able to perform paint process industry engineering calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and QOS related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, schedule, control and coordinate all aspects of the mechanical engineering portions of the project.
• Conduct design review meetings.
• Supervise and train subordinates.
• Maintain all project records related to engineering and design issues.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Coordinate engineering issues with subcontractors, customers, field, layout/manufacturing, purchasing and equipment suppliers.
• Review the project design with the Engineering Manager to assure compliance with customer specifications, codes, insurance practices, good engineering practices, and Giffin shop standards.
• Write requisitions for purchased equipment.
• Schedule equipment deliveries with the shop and field.
• Conduct field checks/conditions.
• Check AutoCAD drawings.
• Oversee detailed design by CAD operators, designers, and engineering subcontractors.
• Coordinate drawing releases to shop, field, subcontractors, and the submittal of drawings to the customer for approval.
• Oversee and assist with Manual preparation as required.
• Assist in the completion and closing of jobs.
• Develop engineering and company standards.
• Assist Sales, Estimating, R & D, and Service Departments as required.
• Comply with all Quality Operating System and Environmental / Safety System requirements applicable to this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving

OSHA & NFPA standards

Paint process engineering calculations

MS Office & QOS software

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of their assigned projects. They plan, schedule, predict and manage all the technical tasks of their assigned project to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality from start to finish.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, schedule, control and coordinate all aspects of the mechanical engineering portions of the project.
• Conduct design review meetings.
• Supervise and train subordinates.
• Maintain all project records related to engineering and design issues.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Coordinate engineering issues with the subcontractors, customers, field, layout/manufacturing, purchasing and equipment suppliers.
• Review the project design with the Engineering Manager to assure compliance with the customer specifications, codes, insurance practices, good engineering practices, and Giffin engineering/shop standards.
• Write requisitions for purchased equipment.
• Schedule equipment deliveries with the shop and field.
• Conduct field checks/conditions.
• Check AutoCAD drawings.
• Oversee detailed design by CAD operators, designers, and engineering subcontractors.
• Coordinate drawing releases to shop, field, subcontractors, and the submittal of drawings to the customer for approval.
• Oversee and assist with Manual preparation as required.
• Assist in the completion and closing of jobs.
• Develop engineering and company standards.
• Assist Sales, Estimating, R & D, and Service Departments as required.
• Comply with all Quality Operating System and Environmental / Safety System requirements applicable to this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with OSHA & NFPA standards
• Able to perform paint process industry engineering calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and QOS related software

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to conduct vendor visits and project site visits including the use of PPE and ability to tour facilities which may include multi-floor levels.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of paint processing, engineering & design.