Mechanical Engineer CoOp at Leadec

Homewood, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Design, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Software Utilization, Budget Management, Problem Solving, Tooling Design, Test Equipment Design, Machinery Design, Networking, Technical Direction, Vendor Management, Systems Integration, Quality Assurance, Testing

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Position: Mechanical Engineer Co-op Location: Birmingham, AL Job Type: Onsite Reports to: Engineering Manager Department: North American Operations Position Purpose: We are seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated experience in the automotive and conveyance industries. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of delivering projects successfully and on time. To thrive in this role, the Mechanical Engineer must stay current with industry developments--both within and beyond their discipline--and continuously seek opportunities to upskill. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential to success. Key responsibilities include: · Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project deadlines are met · Liaising with external stakeholders and attending project meetings · Utilizing industry-standard software to develop detailed mechanical designs · Ensuring all projects are completed within budget and time constraints Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec. · Works safely at all times. · Analyzing problems and coming up with designs to solve them. · Develop designs for tooling, test equipment and machinery related to both production and developmental products. Includes development of specifications, design criteria and drawings. · Networking and collaborating with other engineers and professionals. · Support field crews in verifying final installation is per design and specifications. · Plans, conducts, technically directs, and evaluates projects or tasks, requiring coordination of the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. · Working within the budget to deliver safe and efficient products on time. · Works with vendors to produce tooling and associated hardware. · Integrates hardware into production & research/development cycles. · Work with customers and technical personnel to ensure requirements are met in production. Sets up prototype equipment and uses experimental materials to test theories/designs developed. · Discusses progress and interim findings at monthly technical review meetings. Continues with project in original concept, or modifies direction based on commentary and decision of technical review committee. · Performs specialized programming, design, or analysis of tasks under indirect supervision. · Follows detailed instructions as to working plans and methods. · Knowledgeable of applicable concepts, principles, and procedures in task area. · Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. · Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations. · Responsible for formulation of the opinions, decisions, and ultimate performance of the task specified in the statement of work contained in the task order. · Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as systems integration, configuration management, quality assurance, testing and analysis. · Must be capable of independently performing high-level assessment and review functions for problems called out in the individual delivery orders and shall be required to provide definitive written and oral results/recommendations for tests that have been conducted. · Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively. · All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager. Competencies: · Managing Complexity · Managing Tasks · Open Communication · Self-Management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees. · Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. · Basic knowledge and experience working with controls engineers to define appropriate controls design. · Superb creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills. · Knowledge of blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and associated tolerancing. · Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems. · Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability. Position Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. · Resume of completed projects in the automotive and conveyance markets. · Relevant certifications, registrations, and licenses may be required. · Experience integrating mechanical designs into production or test environments. · Experience working with AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, and MicroStation. · Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products. · Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred. · Must be self-motivated and a great team worker. · Quality focus · Expect 50% travel Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job: · Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch. · Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment. · Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk. Qualifications As Outlined In The Job Description

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, liaising with external stakeholders, utilizing industry-standard software for mechanical designs, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Duties also include developing designs for tooling, test equipment, and machinery, and supporting field crews during installation verification.