Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Graniteville, SC
Direct Hire

Job Description:

• Approximately 80% of time is spent on the production floor, 10% working at desk on a computer, and 10% in meetings. The production floor environment requires working in high temperature, high noise levels (hearing protection required), and around moving equipment and heavy machinery.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mechanical expertise in single/multiple areas of the plant.
• Lead continuous improvement and corrective action activities & projects.
• Provide technical support to internal customers.
• Project management such as new machine installations, upgrades, etc. Projects ranging from $50K to $5M.
• Analyze project requirements, identify, and address design parameter and engineering challenges to ensure solutions are implemented accurately, timely and within budget.
• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure on-time delivery of projects, meeting quality standards and within budget.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements, for all activities, are observed and implemented.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the performance of existing systems, processes and technologies and recommends modifications and enhancements to improve quality and/or efficiency.
• Mechanical lead on projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing (FAT), commissioning, and daily operation. 

 

Engineering:

• Engineering drawing development / management using Autodesk products: AutoCad Mechanical, Inventor, Vault
• Create and finalize designs to meet project scope of work and safety requirements, Bill of Materials and spare part requirements.
• Work closely with vendors and manage external contractors on installations.
• Project/Equipment risk assessment & safety countermeasure implementation.
• Machine FAT, machine start-up and commissioning.

Must-haves

• The Mechanical Engineering position researches, plans, designs, develops, and implements/installs mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. A Senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Required Skills

• 3D modeling experience (Solid works, Inventor)
• Strong fundamental knowledge of hydraulic & conveying systems
• BS in Mechanical Engineering (BSEE) -Working with cross functional teams

Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills

• Preferred: Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor software packages.
• 3D modeling experience.
• A solid background and understanding in machine design. Strong fundamental knowledge of hydraulic & conveying systems Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills. Able to work independently and in team environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment.

Years of Experience: 5 years
Industry Experience: 5 years
Education Requirements: Must have BSME. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 100000.00/Yearly.