Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer -- Fluid Power \& Mechanical Systems

Work Arrangement

* **Remote:** Position may work remotely after completing the first week onsite.
* **Initial Onsite Requirement:** First week onsite for onboarding and integration.
* **Travel:** Up to 25%.
* **Openings:** 2

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will design, analyze, develop, integrate, and support functional, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.

This position has a particular focus on **fluid power and mechanical systems**, including hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Responsibilities may include system design, component selection, system integration, engineering analysis, CAD development, troubleshooting, product documentation, and production support.

Candidates should have at least **3 years of related engineering experience** and be capable of independently executing technical assignments while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.
* Support the design, development, integration, and modification of components and systems for new and existing vehicle platforms.
* Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and technical analysis in accordance with company and industry standards.
* Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and technical feasibility.
* Perform engineering analysis to support component selection, system sizing, integration, and material selection.
* Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
* Prepare and review engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and **Bills of Material (BOMs)**.
* Utilize 3D CAD tools to develop and modify mechanical designs.
* Support product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.
* Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and other technical issues.
* Provide timely technical assistance for production and business continuity needs.
* Analyze issues reported to Engineering and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and status.
* Manage individual projects, portions of larger projects, or multiple concurrent engineering assignments.
* Collaborate with engineering disciplines, manufacturing teams, business stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers.
* Maintain project documentation supporting engineering analysis, research, design decisions, and historical records.
* Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, presentations, and other engineering documentation.
* Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians working on common projects.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Fluid Power \& Mechanical Systems Expertise

Relevant experience may include:

* Hydraulic systems
* Pneumatic systems
* Fluid power systems
* Pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators, accumulators, or related components
* Hydraulic or pneumatic component selection
* Mechanical system design
* System sizing and engineering analysis
* System integration
* Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
* Production engineering support
* Mobile equipment, automotive, heavy-vehicle, off-highway, or similar mechanical applications

Candidates are **not required to have experience across every listed area**. Relevant experience in one or more applicable fluid power or mechanical engineering functions may be considered.

Engineering Design \& Documentation

* Proficiency with a professional **3D CAD system**.
* **Creo or CATIA experience preferred**; equivalent 3D CAD platforms may also be considered.
* Experience creating or modifying engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and Bills of Material.
* Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawing standards and design criteria.
* Experience supporting product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.

Minimum Qualifications

* Accredited Bachelor's degree in **Engineering or a related technical field**.
* **3+ years of related engineering experience**.
* Relevant experience designing, developing, analyzing, integrating, troubleshooting, or supporting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or related systems.
* Experience using a professional 3D CAD platform.
* Ability to independently manage engineering assignments and solve technical problems with limited supervision.
* Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in **Mechanical Engineering**.
* Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or other fluid power systems.
* Mechanical knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, off-highway equipment, mobile equipment, or related systems.
* Experience with **Creo or CATIA**.
* Experience creating engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and BOMs.
* Experience with component selection, system integration, engineering changes, troubleshooting, or production support.

Key Competencies

**Fluid Power \& Mechanical Systems:** Applies engineering principles to the design, selection, integration, analysis, and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

**Mechanical Design \& Analysis:** Uses calculations, modeling, engineering analysis, and sound design practices to develop systems that meet performance, safety, reliability, and cost requirements.

**Independent Technical Execution:** Effectively manages multiple engineering assignments, solves technical problems with limited supervision, and provides timely support for production and business continuity needs.

**Technical Problem Solving:** Investigates engineering and production issues, identifies root causes, develops potential solutions, and supports implementation.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Works effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business stakeholders to execute projects and resolve technical issues.

**Engineering Documentation:** Creates and maintains accurate engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, BOMs, reports, and project documentation.

**Communication \& Leadership:** Clearly communicates technical information and provides guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians when appropriate.