Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will design tools for the transportation and erection of hydropower plant equipment. The role involves performing technical studies, creating calculation notes, and ensuring designs meet safety and project requirements. You will specifically oversee project execution for the North America region, requiring a professional engineering stamp.
Responsibilities
- Design tools for hydropower plant erection and maintenance.
- Perform technical calculations and validate tooling designs.
- Manage North American project execution with required US stamp.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and sub-contractors.
- Provide technical support to site operations.
Required Skills
- Mechanical design expertise (>5 years)
- US Professional Engineering (PE) stamp
- CAD proficiency
- Lifting equipment and access platform design
- Technical communication skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Collect information from site, project management, logistics, and Centers of Excellence (CoE) to prepare installation/maintenance synopses and lashing drawings.
- Develop erection and maintenance procedures using standard tools while adhering to EHS rules.
- Perform design and calculation of tools according to CoE Design Practices and receive validation from the principal engineer.
- Represent the Tooling CoE to project teams, including System Integrators, Supply Chain, and Construction & Commissioning.
- Coordinate the calculation and design of the full list of tools required for the power plant sequence, ensuring planning, cost, and safety compliance.
- Create 3D designs, calculation notes, fabrication drawings, and instruction manuals for specific tools.
- Identify requirements for machine access and specific packing solutions.
- Prepare lifting drawings.
- Stamp tooling designs for North American projects (US stamp mandatory).
- Manage the synopsis Bill of Materials (BOM) in the GE product life management system.
- Provide support to site teams and coordinate synopsis tasks with sub-contractors or technicians.
- Research and identify standard tools available on the market.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Over 5 years of significant experience in mechanical design.
- US Professional Engineering (PE) stamp is mandatory.
- Experience in designing lifting equipment and access platforms or significant site-based experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical calculation.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.