Senior Mechanical Engineer - Gpac

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Waco/Bell County, Texas
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | 850-806-2547
Compensation: Below

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Job Overview:

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position! We are an industry leader in developing custom hydraulic solutions, and we are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will focus on New Product Development and Continuous Product Improvement projects. We’re looking for a candidate with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with minimal oversight. The right individual will have strong communication abilities and use data-driven approaches to problem-solving.
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Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Design & Sketch Development: Create engineering sketches, specifications, and designs that define size, shape, and layout for new projects and improvements.

• Material Selection & Cost Efficiency: Select materials that meet safety factor requirements while keeping cost targets in mind.

• Mechanical & Hydraulic Analysis: Perform mechanical and hydraulic analysis on cylinders to ensure product integrity and performance.

• Project Management: Lead projects from concept through to full production, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.

• Manufacturing Drawings Creation: Develop detailed manufacturing drawings for machining, welding, and assembly to facilitate the production process.

• Risk Mitigation & DFMEAs: Develop DFMEAs and corresponding test plans to identify and mitigate design risks early in the development process.

• CAD & Analysis Tool Usage: Utilize engineering tools such as CREO, ANSYS, and MathCad to enhance design accuracy and efficiency.

• Industry Standards Application: Interpret and apply relevant industry standards such as ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ABS, and DNV in all design work.

• Stakeholder Communication: Present and communicate design requirements effectively to customers, suppliers, and internal teams both in written reports and verbal presentations.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure that designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost efficiency.

• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and approve design changes and specification updates through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Reliability Testing & Reporting: Assist in reliability testing and prepare comprehensive project reports throughout the design and implementation phases.

• Additional Responsibilities: Handle other duties as assigned to support engineering and production activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college or university.

• 5+ years of experience in mobile hydraulics.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal oversight.

• P.E. License or Certified Fluid Power Engineer (CFPE) preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $105,000 to $120,000 (negotiable based on experience)

• Bonus: Significant bonus based on performance.

• Benefits Package: Full benefits including all insurance, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.

• Travel: Less than 10%

For more information, please contact me directly at jacob.parish@gogpac.com or 850-806-2547. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.