Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Join our client in Rockford as their Chief Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in special design products, directing changes and performing engineering calculations to determine stress load and other safety and durability measures. In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Approve special design products, direct changes, and perform engineering calculations to determine stress load, safety, and durability measures.
- Review, approve, and sign ASME compliance documents and adhere to standard engineering principles as a certified Professional Engineer.
- Implement design changes to drive commonality across existing and new designs, reducing costs and unnecessary duplication of efforts.
- Interact with customers, addressing technical questions and concerns related to new or ongoing projects.
- Develop, train users, and implement calculation programs, performing ad-hoc calculations for products outside program parameters.
- Review designs, perform stress calculations, and issue guidance or approvals on necessary changes to ensure compliance with customer specifications and engineering standards.
- Affix PE stamp and signature on as-built drawings upon customer request, ensuring ASME compliance.
- Provide redesign recommendations for product and design improvement, increasing manufacturability.
- Verify model generation and calculations using DriveWorks, ensuring applicable standards are met.
- Stay updated with new industry specifications and develop systems to integrate new information into the Engineering team.
- Participate in industry groups and technical committees to shape standards and ensure safety requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering positions with increasing responsibility and scope.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEA analysis software, DriveWorks, and LEAN principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and customer service orientation.
- Strong knowledge of ASME B30-20, ASME BTH-1, CMAA design specs, and AWS D1.1 Weld specifications.
- Ability to program Excel using VB to create automated programs supporting LEAN initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, organize work, and collaborate across departments.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ric Delgado
Lead Technical Recruiter
Ric Delgado is a seasoned Principal Recruiter primarily focusing on the Automation Division at Sterling. With a distinguished tenure of over five years at Sterling and an impressive career spanning more than a decade in the recruiting field, Ric is a respected and accomplished professional in talent acquisition.
As a Principal Recruiter, Ric draws upon his extensive experience to excel in the Automation Division. His in-depth understanding of this dynamic industry enables him to connect talented individuals with exciting and fulfilling job opportunities expertly. Ric plays a pivotal role in helping candidates find new positions, advance in their careers, and achieve their professional goals.
Ric's passion for positively impacting individuals' lives through career advancement is the driving force behind his dedication to recruitment. He takes immense pride in his role as a professional growth and development facilitator, understanding the pivotal role a career change can play in a person's life journey.
He firmly believes in continuously updating one's skills and knowledge to stay competitive in any field. His commitment to personal and professional development not only enhances his own expertise but also positions him as a valuable resource for candidates seeking guidance in their career journeys.