Job description

Title: Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Position Type: Right to Hire

Description

Produce mechanical and process concepts for Automation projects. Responsible for supporting sales and operations teams by creating feasible, balanced and valid solutions to customers automation problems. They are responsible for understanding RFQ/RFI scope, timing, budget and best practice in mechanical design.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities

1) Devise solutions and new approaches to problems presented by customers by developing engineering concepts and presentations

2) Apply knowledge of process design to all projects to ensure process is balanced

3) May meet with client to define or develop project scope and present proposed solutions

4) May write portions of or all the specifications

5) Assist in or prepare total cost estimates for proposals

6) Keeps current on new technology, new design methods and ideas

7) Understand RFI/RFQ requirements and when to apply FEA

8) Understand ergonomic needs and devise solutions that will meet standard ergo requirements

9) Understand schedule requirements and ensure design meets project schedule or assists in developing schedule based on proposed solution.

10) Research purchased parts and coordinate with suppliers for accurate application and design

11) Coordinate with internal and external mechanical design teams for concept design during quoting phases and process/job turnover

12) Apply knowledge of safety and quality in all designs and assures design meets safety requirements

13) Develop cost effective, standardized designs utilizing lessons learned from prior projects

14) Produce mechanical drawings and designs

15) Eliminate part defect and errors utilizing latest error proofing concepts

Education, Training and Experience

1) Bachelor's Degree (B.S.M.E.) from four-year College or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2) Minimum 5 years' experience in machine design, process design, or machine cost estimation.

3) Industrial engineering experience a plus

4) Computer Skills (AutoCAD, Solid works, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

5) Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Additional Details

We are looking to find someone to assist our operations team with mechanical process design and quotation/proposals. This is a long term strategic position for us (we will want to eventually hire the person directly to our staff). This person will need to be capable to come up with the process layout and design and create the 3D modeling of automation solutions. They will also work with equipment suppliers to price equipment in order to quote potential work with our customers. This person may also eventually lead a small mechanical design group in the future as we grow our mechanical capabilities. This is not an entry-level position. They should have at least 5 years of mechanical project engineering in the automated equipment field.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Up to $50.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farmington Hills, MI 48334: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Machine Design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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