Engineering Consultant

Engineering Consultant

Job Category: 19.2 Contractor/Consultant

Requisition Number: ENGIN006355

Location: Leeds, AL 35094, USA

Description

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
• Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
• Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.
• May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
• Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
• Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
• Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
• Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
• Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
• Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
• Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/or accessories to support product sales.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience in manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a process driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.

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