Mechanical Project Engineer

The Need:

Our client is current looking for a Mechanical Engineer or someone with equivalent experience to be responsible for completing the Mechanical portion of small to large projects as well as overall preparation and coordination of the Engineering deliverables for the project. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the Mechanical field. They will also execute design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment, and manage the installation, commissioning, and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment.

This support is needed starting immediately and currently does not have a defined end date. The position will be reassessed on a regular basis.

Location: Anderson, SC (Onsite)
Pay: $48–$53/hour May be negotiabe depending on experience and qualifications (W2 Contract) 
Contract: Long-term with possible CTH after 6 months 
Work Status: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Green Card or US Citizen only)

Work Schedule:

• Normal work hours 40 hrs/ week Monday – Friday, however occasional shifts in schedules can be made to provide coverage for project installations and start-ups requiring weekend or holiday coverage.
• Overtime work may be approved as needed but will not be typical.
• Work Plant Shutdowns as needed.  This work almost always falls on weekends & Holidays.
• Work schedules will vary based on project need and assignment.  
• Up to 5% domestic and some international travel

Day-to-day job responsibilities:

• Provide Mechanical Engineering design for assigned projects including machine specification, sizing and selection, mechanical part, assembly and schematic drawings, layout drawings, components specification, sizing and selection, bill of materials and complete machine documentation package for life of machine (dossier).
• Respect Michelin mechanical design standards in all equipment designs.
• Create budget estimates and bid packages on assigned projects.
• Provide project documentation:  mechanical designs, technical offer, safety risk assessment, maintenance & operator training documents and user manuals.
• Facilitate the procurement of equipment and materials for assigned projects.
• Provide equipment acceptance inspections on equipment that comes into the plant.
• Management of mechanical contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement, or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new automation systems that they implement.
• Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.
• Participate in assigned major capital projects and/or modifications from start to finish, including equipment reception, commissioning, and acceptance.
• Willing to travel 5% domestic and some international

Must Have Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical education, with 3 or more years of engineering experience on projects that include management of internal and external contractors to accomplish objectives, and demonstrated ability to network and develop positive relationships with team members and internal partners in an industrial manufacturing or large commercial environment is required.
• Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc. and design tools is required. Experience with Solidworks as well as document management systems (PLM) is required; AutoCAD or Draftsight 2D and Team Center are preferred, respectively
• Hands-on experience leading and supporting industrial equipment installation, machine removal (decommissioning), disassembly, relocation, reassembly, alignment, commissioning, and start-up activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements is required.
• Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices and end-effectors as well as required.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fitting is required. 

Pluses / PREFFERED Skills for the role:

• Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred.
• Knowledge of sizing and selection of motor-reducer combinations.
• Knowledge of motor, gearbox, and drive system sizing and selection for industrial applications.
• Knowledge of advanced technologies in robotics, AGV, ASRS, AI (machine learning) preferred.
• Experience with measurement and vision system is preferred. 

The successful candidate will also possess the following skills:

• Experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management with detailed installation planning including risk assessment, timeline and step by step installation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office apps (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Teams) is assumed.
• Being well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and resolve issues is assumed. 

At The Hiring Group, our mission is to create a win-win situation for both our contractors and our clients, by focusing on the well-being of our contractor team. Our mantra is "Great Contractors Deserve Great Benefits." We provide our contractors with gold-level medical (employer paid at 50%), vision, and dental insurance, at least two weeks of PTO, 401k with employer match, training and development opportunities, and 24/7 dedicated consultant support. By investing in our contractors, we aim to increase employee retention, satisfaction, and productivity, which translates to increased value for our clients. We have been ranked several times on the Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies list, Best Places to Work in the U.S. by Inc Magazine, and Best Companies to Work for in South Carolina.

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