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Skyline Products Senior Mechanical Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Founded in 1970, Skyline Products has designed and manufactured sign solutions for the transportation and petroleum industries for more than 40 years. We continuously partner with the nation’s leading fuel retailers and transportation agencies to create premier sign solutions that are Designed to be Bold, Engineered to Last.
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full Time
ROLE SYNOPSIS
Skyline Products is adding an experienced Mechanical Design/Project Engineer to join the Product Design Department in Colorado Springs, CO. Mechanical systems design of large LED/electronic highway information signs as well as gas station LED/electronic and scroll gas price signs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Structural design
Internal thermal performance
Wind loading performance
Materials engineering
FEA
Design for Manufacturability
Design for Reliability
Electro-Mechanical Design specific to module (such as power supply) thermal performance, wire harness routing, module placement, etc.
Candidate will work individually and as part of a team to develop new products, support existing products, test and evaluate equipment, and provide technical assistance as needed within the Controls Engineering team with the primary focus to be on both product engineering support and new product development
Candidate will coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments (Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing, Purchasing, Marketing, Accounting, etc.) to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget
Receives moderate to minimal supervision on most or all aspects of each project and is expected to meet all deadlines on time and within budget
Documentation of designs (i.e. assembly instructions, editing of manuals, etc.)
Experience with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals.
Preferred – Experience with M2M, (or an equivalent ERP software)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficient in creating engineering drawings for both internal and external manufacture.
Experience writing design change notices.
BOM creation and maintenance.
Ability to handle multiple large scale design projects simultaneously.
A practical and theoretical background in wire harness / cable routing and enclosure design, manufacturing, and applications is required.
Software skills preferably using solid modeling, CAD (SolidWorks and 3DVia preferred), FEA (thermal and/or mechanical), Excel and other engineering design tools.
Skilled at written and verbal communication whether dealing with internal or external customers.
Willing to work in a manufacturing environment occasionally working on the manufacturing floor evaluating designs.
Ability to build peer relationships with mechanical engineering and electrical engineering disciplines as well as manufacturing personnel.
Action oriented and ethical, with a strong customer focus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Experience with projects involved in solving unique technical problems is a strong plus
Some experience in electrical fundamentals, finite element stress and/or thermal analysis, and vibration theory and analysis is a plus
OTHER DETAILS
This position is open only to candidates eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Approximately 5% travel is expected
Skyline Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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