Liebherr USA ยท 1 day ago
Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 3 or 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLiebherr USA is a successful international company specializing in mining equipment. They are seeking a Mechanical Structural Engineer to research, develop, design, and validate mechanical and structural components, ensuring products meet cost targets and technical specifications.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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
Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibilities, and cost of designs or applications
Interacts independently with customers or suppliers in routine situations
Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate mechanical/engine components, hydraulic components, and control systems into mining equipment
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
Independently represents Liebherr to customers and suppliers in diverse situations
Plans multiple projects in parallel including resource allocation
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 1, plus: 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
Demonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 2, plus: 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
Demonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 3, plus: 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
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and passport
Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification
Benefits
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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