Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will provide engineering leadership, design, and analysis of complex mechanical systems. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success, delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget. This position requires a self-starter with exceptional technical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for hands-on fieldwork and collaborative design processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex machinery, including gearing, actuators, wheels, weldments, bearings, and related assemblies.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Serve as Project Engineer, managing design, implementation, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop design concepts and oversee their transformation into detailed engineering documentation.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with contractors, architects, consultants, and clients to ensure alignment and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure project objectives are met.
• Prepare and manage design schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Provide documentation and support for purchasing, fabrication, and commissioning activities.
• Travel to project sites for commissioning and field troubleshooting, ensuring seamless system integration.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in design and SolidWorks.
• Experience in new product development and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to perform structural analysis, GD&T, and FEA.
• Strong skills in mechanical design and engineering.
• Project management expertise.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering.
• E.I.T. credential with plans to pursue the P.E. exam.
• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with an M.S. degree, in a related engineering field.
• Experience with design and analysis of mechanical equipment.
• Strong desire to solve mechanical problems, from bearings to actuator sizing, with a system-level focus.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status (current Green Card holder).
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, primarily to the Minneapolis corporate office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
• P.E. license. Nice to have
• 2+ years of experience in the Amusement or Entertainment industry.

Work Environment

This position will be based in an onsite office environment.