Mechanical Engineer - Lotus Technology Group

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Select employment type: Contract (C2C/ W2/ 1099)/Fulltime
Locations: Fort Worth, TX

About the client:-
Our client is a global leader in Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services. With 976 patents filed for 57 of the Global Top 100 ER&D spenders, the client lives and breathes engineering. Some of their innovations include World's 1st Autonomous Welding Robot, Solar 'Connectivity' Drone, and the Smartest Campus in the World, to name a few.

Their expertise in engineering design, product development, smart manufacturing, and digitalization touches every area of human lives - from the moment one wakes up till the time one goes to bed. With 110 Innovation and R&D design centers globally, the client specializes in disruptive technology spaces such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Collaborative Robots, Digital Factory, and Autonomous Transport.

Our client is a publicly listed subsidiary of a well-respected $21 billion conglomerate operating in over 30 countries

Job Description:

• The scope of this proposal is to support Schwarze Industries for Engineering Change Management for ongoing product build. TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Understanding the engineering change request from Schwarze Project/Product Manager
• Evaluate the design changes required and impact on other systems and sub-systems.
• Design Modification in CAD as necessary
• 2D Drawing updates.
• Prepare Change Notice Package on PLM tool (Vault)
• Champion and ensure compliance of Schwarze engineering processes and ISO requirements.
• Team up with cross functional teams to resolve & prioritized ECR issues in a timely manner. KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong knowledge in product design methodologies; from common product platform, CAD product architecture, system level designs, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, risk mitigations, COGS to product safety
• Strong experience and troubleshooting skills of hydraulic systems and Fluid Power systems.
• Good understanding of drive line and drive train system
• Solid understanding of stress analysis (classical methods and FEA), bolted joints, welded structures, fatigue analysis, bending moment & shear force analysis.
• Very high degree of accountability to commitments and the business objectives
• Ability to communicate both written and orally with all levels of employees and outside representatives. Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other software/applications.
• Must be able to anticipate issues by understanding risks and risk mitigation
• Solid decision-making skills
• Must be able to prioritize team's success over personal gain
• Must perform under little or no supervision in a timely manner and with acceptable quality.
• Ability to mentor more junior engineers and designers/drafters
• Software skills required: Solid works and PDM Vault 2

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering EXPERIENCE:
• 7 10 years engineering experience (design & development of new product, current product management) in a manufacturing setting of heavy equipment, engine powertrain, and engine driveline components with a proven track record for executing successful engineering projects. Experience in snow removal, street sweepers, construction, or agricultural equipment industries a plus