Mechanical Engineer 4 (# 7974)

Mechanical Engineer 4 - (91124-1) 
Mossville, IL
18 months  

Job Description:    
Summary: The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Skills:
- Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Advanced ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
- Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 8-10 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
- Design & Product Development Support for Fluid Systems Engineering Team

Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition or Backfill

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?
- Opportunity to engage in all aspects of the IPSD-L Engineering business working with Design, Validation, Manufacturing, Test & Validation, & Supplier Management. Great opportunity for an experienced Design & Test Engineer looking to work the end to end value stream from concept to production.

Typical task breakdown:
- Work with a team of design engineers, & team leads to plan & execute engine component validation plans
- Translate technical requirements into detailed plan test plans, instrumentation requirements, and complete execution of those plans.
- Prepare and deliver technical project summaries and final test results
- Prepares concept, design, development, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects working with suppliers to develop design concepts.
- Prepares development plans and is responsible for meeting scheduled dates.
- Conducts technical evaluations of major systems on competitive products.
- Coordinates product tests with prove design and prototype build up and test areas.
- Evaluates, defines, and resolves design and manufacturing problems.
- Uses technical expertise and product knowledge in the problem resolution process when interfacing with Test and Evaluation, Service, Plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants.
- Keeps abreast of latest technological advancements and prepares design concepts and develops unique product design features.

Interaction with team: 
-  In-Person Meetings, Informal/Ad-Hoc Office Interactions, Teams (Online Meetings (video & phone)

Team Structure
- 15 engineers US based, and 10 India based… Design engineers w/ 2 test engineers.

Work environment: 
- Office & Engine Lab Environment
- Safety glasses and shoes.
- 85% office / 15% lab

Education & Experience Required: 
- Years of experience: 8+ years 
- Degree requirement: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural, Aerospace or related field w/ 8+ Years of Full-Time Professional Experience
- OR Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural, Aerospace or related field w/ 5+ Years of Full-Time Professional Experience
- Do you accept internships as job experience:  College Projects, Master’s Thesis Projects & Internships Are Not Qualifiers for Full-Time Professional Experience & will be Immediately Dis-Qualified 
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: 

Top 3 Skills
1. Communication,  
2. Accountability, 
3. Technical Engineering Knowledge.

Additional Technical Skills 
(Required)
-  Strong Mechanical Aptitude & Ability to Develop Product Concepts
- Demonstrated Leadership of Taking a Product from Design Concept to Production
- Experience with engine combustion & emissions performance, engine calibration, & lab testing
- Fully Proficient in CAD Design (Modelling & Detailing) w/ Creo, Pro/E
- Simulation Led Design Experience (Ansys Toolkit, FEA, CFD, etc.) w/ Ability to Quickly Iterate Design Concepts Based on Analytical Results
- Fully Proficient w/ Microsoft Office Suite of Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Project & Task Management w/ Ability to Define & Execute to Project Priority     

Soft Skills
(Required)
-  Fully Accountable for Self & Tasks Assigned
- Demonstrated as an Independent Worker / Independent Thinker
- Outstanding Analytical, Organizational, Time Management & Communication (Written & Oral) Skills are absolute requirements.
- Ability to Work in Team Environment, w/ Clear Communication of Technical Information & Development Progress to Team Lead is Critical     

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
- fake resumes that are AI generated to match the job description

Travel Requirement: 0-25% 
Export Control Requirements: YES

Ravi Teja 
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com