Project/Design Engineer

Job Title: Project/Design Engineer

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Location: Irvington, AL 100% onsite

Salary: $80-110K/yr

Job Summary:

Join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing custom equipment for the forest products industry. Support the development of purchase, fabrication, and installation quality documents. Collaborate closely with inter-company teams and alliance vendors to develop high-performing and cost-competitive solutions to meet our customers' capital project demands.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan and schedule project deliverables from sales drawings and specifications.

• Perform calculations to validate sales specs, select power transmission components, and size steel members.

• Coordinate with customers regarding design reviews and approval packages.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to designers.

• Conduct and participate in 3D model reviews and other quality processes.

• Offer technical support during the fabrication and installation of new equipment.

• Conduct field measurements of existing facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of bulk material handling systems.

• Familiarity with common structural steel shapes and other construction materials.

• Understanding of steel fabrication techniques and methods.

• Knowledge and application of power transmission components.

• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and control devices.

• Ability to accurately estimate the completion of assigned tasks.

• Familiarity with design and CAD drafting standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to develop virtual teams and maintain relationships.

• Capability to work with minimal to no supervision.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Experience: 5-10 years of relevant industrial experience in heavy equipment & machinery design.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

• Capability to climb stairs and ladders.

Submit your application online to be considered for this position. For additional information, please call or text our office at 251.476.4080

 About Long's Human Resource Services

At Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees. When it comes to recruiting and placement of long-term contract, temporary and direct hire employees, we know what works for you. Simply put, we offer jobs. Well done. For more information please visit LongsHRS.com