Senior Mechanical Engineer

Brief Description

Design and detail custom overhead lifting equipment, including components such as hoists, end trucks, bridge girders, and spreader bars.

Responsibilities

• Sizing motors, shafts, beams, and columns
• Coinciding work with other engineering disciplines
• Engineering support to sales, shop, and field personnel as needed
• Prepare detailed fabrication, installation, and machining drawings using SolidWorks 3D design software

Requirements

• Create crane fabrication and installation drawings in accordance with CMAA specifications up to Class E crane service using SolidWorks
• Cranes will include overhead, gantry & jib cranes
• Hoists will include custom built-up, pre-engineered & package hoist designs
• Sizing and selecting gearboxes/motors for hoisting and driving equipment in accordance with industry standards and guidelines (CMAA, ANSI, ASME)
• Sizing bridge girders, runway beams and columns in accordance with industry standards and guidelines (CMAA, ANSI, ASME)
• Sizing of purchased part items including bearings, bushings, gear and barrel couplings, etc.
• Design and detail below-the-hook lifting devices in accordance with industry standards
• Standardization of parts for implementation of package hoist product line to increase productivity and work flow
• Prepare and compile Owner’s Manuals and submittal documents for military applications
• Interface with personnel from shop, service, sales, installation, shipping, and purchasing to help ensure safe, accurate, and timely delivery of our product
• Use MS Excel and/or MathCAD to develop standard design programs and calculations to make the engineering group more efficient

Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering, or related discipline is required
• In the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in an engineering role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement

Experience & Skills

• Solidworks design and detailing experience required
• Knowledge of strength of materials properties
• Previous experience on machined parts, design tables, parametric design, weldments is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable in a team-based work environment
• Solid written and verbal communication skills (Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization)
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task

Summary

Mazzella is a company that leads the industry with humility and dedication to its people. With over 1,200 employees and 50 locations, Mazzella offers a team-oriented environment, work-life balance, growth and development opportunities, market-competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, free virtual doctor visits, and a humble, hungry, smart culture. The company emphasizes safety, lifelong learning, humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation. At Mazzella, your well-being and growth are the top priorities. Join us and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.