Sr Mechanical Engineer

System One is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for an industry-leading client in the Cranberry Township, PA area.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical design guidance and technical oversight of mechanical and electromechanical machines and large manufacturing plant systems. Oversees and prepares cost estimates of unique custom production systems and large-scale projects involving the company’s core products. This job may involve troubleshooting of the machines and plant systems in the customer’s facility.

Responsibilities: Review and technical oversight of mechanical design and engineering of automated machines and systems sold to customers for manufacturing customer parts. Calculate machine strength/stiffness to assure ability to contain mold pressures and operate the systems at the speeds required by the customer’s process. Conduct or prepare instructions for shop and/or field techs to verify system(s) meets project specifications.

Complete cost estimates and technical proposals. Coordinate and review estimates and project tasks with Project Managers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, and PLC Programmers. Review and verify that designed products are within budget and can be completed on schedule.

Conduct design reviews at project completion to identify product areas that can be improved. Periodic travel required for project troubleshooting, customer visits etc. 3D Solid Modeling of key aspects of the system components. Prepare preliminary drawings and quotation descriptions for proposals.

Requirements: Injection Molding experience. Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering. 20 years of diversified engineering experience and /or training. Process plant experience is beneficial.

Knowledge of fluid flows, heat transfer, mechanics, strength of materials, and electro-mechanical systems . SolidWorks 3D Computer Assisted Design software, AutoCAD 2D software, excel and word is required. Competencies: Deadline management. Communication Proficiency.

Technical Capacity. Stress Management/Composure. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Problem Solving/Analysis. Presentation Skills. m1