Mechanical Structural Engineer

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Newport News, VA

About the position

The Mechanical Structural Engineer (MSE) at Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. is tasked with researching, developing, designing, and validating mechanical and structural components specifically for mining equipment. This role is critical in ensuring that the products developed not only meet the required cost targets but also adhere to technical specifications and are completed within the projected timelines. The MSE will engage in a variety of responsibilities that span from assisting design drafters in creating structural designs using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) software to working collaboratively with engineers to specify the type and size of structural members. In this position, the MSE will be responsible for researching, designing, installing, validating, analyzing, and maintaining various components of structural and mechanical systems. This includes machined parts, castings, and welded fabrications, all while applying a solid understanding of engineering principles. The role requires the ability to compute and estimate loadings on structural members and to work both independently and as part of a team with other engineers, designers, and production personnel. Interaction with customers and suppliers is also a key aspect of the job, ensuring that all parties are aligned on project goals and specifications. As the MSE progresses through the ranks, responsibilities will expand to include conferring with engineers to implement operating procedures, resolving structural problems, and providing technical information. The role will also involve specifying material requirements, investigating structural and mechanical failures, and providing feedback to engineers on customer needs related to structural components. Senior positions will require mentoring junior engineers, planning multiple projects in parallel, and representing the company in diverse situations. Overall, the Mechanical Structural Engineer plays a vital role in the design and validation of mining equipment, ensuring that all components meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assists Design Drafters in developing the structural design of products using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) software.
• Works with Engineers to specify type and size of structural members.
• Researches, designs, installs, validates, analyzes, and maintains machined parts, castings, welded fabrications, and other components of structural and mechanical systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Computes and estimates loadings on structural members.
• Works independently and as a team member with other Engineers, Designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects.
• Interacts with customers and suppliers as part of a team.
• Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve structural problems, and provide technical information.
• Specifies material requirements, or directs modification of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Works with other engineers to research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Investigates and diagnoses structural and mechanical failures and makes recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Reads and interprets maintenance and operators manuals, blueprints, technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, pressure traces, electrical schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Provides feedback to other Engineers on customer problems and needs related to structural components and systems.
• Performs installation, validation, and inspection guidelines to ensure that structural components are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Approves drawings and contributes in design reviews.
• Works independently with suppliers to obtain component information and establish component specifications.
• Specifies type and size of equipment such as main frames, axle boxes, superstructures, fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, and structural power module equipment.
• Develops and oversees installation and testing to ensure that structural components are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Plans projects including scope, schedule and provides cross-functional updates and reports.
• Advises engineers as a subject matter expert.
• Trains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information.
• Reviews and approves designs of structural components, or direct modifications of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Requirements

• Mechanical Structural Engineer 1: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) or, Associate of Science Degree (ASEE) with 10 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.
• Mechanical Structural Engineer 2: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 1 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 2 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.
• Mechanical Structural Engineer 3: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 4 to 6 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 6 to 8 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.
• Mechanical Structural Engineer 4(Senior): A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 6 to 8 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 8 to 10 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of 3D drafting tools, CAD or numerical analysis tools and software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of technical fundamentals of mechanical/structural engineering including stress based fatigue.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient knowledge of multidimensional tools and modeling including top down modeling.
• Ability to perform small structure linear static, contact, and modal finite element analyses and utilize post processing tools.
• Ability to perform fatigue analyses on small structures.
• Knowledge of pertinent manufacturing methods.
• Ability to provide fabrication level costing reports.
• Ability to create engineering reports.
• Ability to initiate technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to design and develop castings.
• Ability to perform large structure linear and nonlinear finite element analyses.
• Ability to perform large structure fatigue analyses.
• Ability to perform simple fatigue analyses using fatigue analysis software.
• Skill in planning, managing, and directing resources and projects and in reporting project status to a cross-functional audience.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis per established standard practices.
• Ability to provide system level costing reports.
• Ability to guide and lead personnel within temporary projects.
• Experience in assuring that products meet regulatory requirements.
• Ability to initialize and execute projects without prior subject experience and with minimal guidance.
• Patience and ability to overcome technical or administrative adversity.
• Ability to perform large fatigue analyses using fatigue analysis software.
• Ability to perform advanced weld fatigue analyses.
• Understanding of advanced concepts of fatigue.
• Knowledge of financial data and cross-functional costing procedures.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot system logic.
• Project planning skills for parallel projects including resource management and use of project management software.
• Experienced, skillful negotiator able to find consensus within a group with diverse opinions.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to make decisions of consequence.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Competitive salary