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Lanco Group of Companies · 3 days ago

Chief Engineer

Hazel, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

6+ years exp

Lanco Group of Companies is a leading provider in the material handling industry, representing iconic heavy equipment manufacturers. The Chief Engineer will lead engineering projects focused on developing and improving products and processes while ensuring compliance with the latest codes and standards.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new and existing products

Evaluate mechanical and structural systems for example but not limited to machine structures, winches/ gearboxes, motors, sheaves, drums, enclosures, and operator's cab

Evaluate the tolerance stack up for new or existing designs and recommending class fits for the application

Prepare component and system drawings (layouts, assemblies, installation drawings)

Component and system drafting, properly annotating drawings with dimensions, surface finishes, welds (AWS D14.1 or D1.1), and tolerance fits for manufacturing and machine assemblies

Mentor other engineers by providing guidance, feedback, and support within the team and other supporting engineering teams

Perform and review engineering calculations to support the project design. Check drawings for completeness and provide feedback

Collaborate with all machine system development groups in engineering within the company and work with vendors and/or contractors

Participate in departmental meetings, provide technical specifications and reports, and communicate any updates, new ideas, changes, or issues

Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries

Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (both internal and external)

Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability

Special projects or work as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical designEngineering calculationsIndustry codes complianceAutodesk InventorSolidWorksAutoCADBill of materials managementTeam collaborationMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Accredited engineering degree with emphasis in mechanical or structural engineering

6+ years of work experience in aforementioned engineering discipline

Qualified candidates, excluding current Lanco employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Lanco does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment

Detailed oriented and able to follow customers' specifications and apply industry codes and standards

Able to work in a structured 3-D environment. 2-D design a plus. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks a plus

Strong knowledge in reviewing industry codes and standards compliance

Strong Mechanical design and the processes involved in producing a part or parts being burned, cut/saw, machined, formed, weldments, sheet metal, castings, and forgings

Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural connections being bolted, pinned, or welded

Working knowledge of bill- of- material management on both the drawings and within an ERP system

Experience working in a structured release environment composing of new releases and engineering change notices (ECN)

Working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications

Preferred

Top candidates will have 10+ years of experience in aforementioned engineering discipline and a proven track record of leading multiple projects and teams