Mechanical Engineer III

Location:

Orlando, FL

SUMMARY:

Discovery Solutions is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Mechanical Engineer III.

This position is responsible for mechanical engineering on large-scale projects.

Project requirements involving mechanical system design from scratch, analysis/calculations (stress/fatigue/etc.), acceleration forces, load calculations, material stress design, failure and effects analysis, risk assessment, component selection, and mechanical system installation/commissioning.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

5+ years in the following areas is preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of mechanical systems, components, stress analysis, acceleration forces, and knowledge of amusement ride safety standards (ASTM Standards).
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is also desired

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
• Ability to perform system design functions.
• Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving

Skills

• All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments

Responsibilities:

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
• Designs, develops, and implements fully integrated mechanical assembly systems to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design/implementation codes
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
• Understanding of Class 1 parts in order to minimize their need and optimize redundancy minimizing single points of failure
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed mechanical system design description, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Develops drawings of mechanical design, assemblies, and installation procedures on AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks software
• Ability to design and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including: Stress, fatigue, reliability, life expectancy, tolerance studies
• Knowledge of ride system design requirements for attractions involving guest accelerations, reach envelope, ingress/egress, weight, and emergency evacuation analysis and implementation upon control system failure in worst-case scenarios
• Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Individual will be working on system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to:

-Develops and executes implementation plans for the project

-Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines

-Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities

-Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements

-Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes

-Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements

-Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Additional Information:

• Travel- Ability to travel up to 35%
• Physical Demands of Position-Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
• Working Enviroments/Conditions-Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, and phones.