Mechanical Engineer II

General Dynamics - Crawfordville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Crawfordville, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer II position is a critical role that involves directing and coordinating various engineering functions related to mechanical and electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved throughout the manufacturing process. The engineer will oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of essential equipment, including centralized heating, gas, water, and steam systems. Additionally, the role requires evaluating mechanical products to assess their cost-effectiveness and efficiency, as well as recommending design modifications to eliminate malfunctions based on field evaluations. In this role, the engineer will apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. A significant part of the job involves reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. The engineer will collaborate with other engineers and personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide necessary technical information. Researching and analyzing customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data is also a key responsibility, as it helps evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Moreover, the Mechanical Engineer II will specify system components or direct modifications of products to ensure they conform to engineering design and performance specifications. Investigating equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and making recommendations to the maintenance crew is also part of the job. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong analytical mindset to ensure the successful operation of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems.
• Ensure quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
• Evaluate mechanical products to determine their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering degree.
• Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in relevant function.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of applied mechanics, design engineering, design optimization, and design review.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering, prototyping, and requirements engineering/analysis.
• Experience with CAD software and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.