Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Gpac

 Industry leader in developing custom hydraulic solutions. We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. This position will focus on New Product Development and Continuous Product Improvement projects. A proven mechanical aptitude, willingness to work in a team environment, and ability to collaborate are all attributes we are looking for in a suitable candidate. Engineering team members must have strong communication skills, the ability to use data to get to the answers and be able to work with little oversight.  

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering sketches, specifications and related data to determine design factors such as size, shape and layout of new designs.
• Select materials based on safety factor requirements and cost targets
• Perform mechanical and hydraulic analysis on cylinders
• Manage projects from receipt through full production
• Create manufacturing drawings for machining, welding and assembly
• Develop DFMEAs and subsequent Test plans to mitigate design risks
• Use Engineering CAD and analysis tools (e.g. CREO, ANSYS and MathCad)
• Interpret and apply industry standards (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ABS, DNV etc.) 
• Review and Develop project documentation following industry and internal standards
• Present and communicate design requirements to customers, suppliers and internal departments both written and orally.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance to ensure designs are streamlined for manufacturability through design reviews
• Evaluate and approve designs and specification changes through continuous improvement
• Able to assist with reliability testing
• Prepare interim and completion project reports.
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in related field
• 5+ years of experience with mobile hydraulics
• Must be able to communicate effectively written and orally
• Demonstrated ability to embrace multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimum guidance
• P.E License or Certified Fluid Power Engineer (CFPE) preferred

Competencies

• History designing machined and welded components
• Strong understanding of sealing technology
• Strong analytical skills using engineering fundamentals
• Understands and apply 80/20 methodology to drive high impact results
• Ability to develop and implement creative solutions based on basic performance requirements and specifications
• Able to work under tight timelines and deliver high quality designs to our partners
• Continuous improvement mindset focusing on high impact improvements. 
• Evaluate and approve designs and specification changes through continuous improvement Travel

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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.