Mechanical Engineer

Synerfac is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our client in Abingdon, VA. Our client has been a leader in aluminum and steel street lighting pole manufacturing within the US Outdoor Lighting Industry for over seven decades. The Mechanical Engineer will focus on mechanical designs for manufacturing process and equipment. They will also be proactive in determining if the design will meet relevant codes and current industry requirements for functionality and safety. The Engineer must have excellent knowledge of CAD and Calculation software, a thorough understanding of engineering terminology, basic mathematical skills, and the ability to utilize existing programs (Mathcad, Visual Basic, etc.) to design products for customers. - Read and interpret specifications, blueprints, bills of material, and written (or verbal) descriptions to determine feasibility and requirements of a project.- Design, draft, and layout drawings of equipment, fixtures, jigs, tooling, gauges, and assemblies. - Prepare detailed submittals of calculations, drawings, and/ or tooling and equipment specifications.- Interact with suppliers concerning design proposals or existing designs.- Interpret and create bill of materials for equipment and assemblies.- Participate in engineering and general design reviews as required.- Perform liaison function between Manufacturing Engineering and all related departments regarding any issues, problems, or improvements.- Confer with departmental management and others to resolve design problems.- Responsible for writing capital request (CAPEX) and justifications.- Responsible for managing CAPEX projects and tracking timelines to creating Gantt Charts along with writing project scope of work.- Knowledge of Statics and Dynamics and strength of materials is a plus along with knowledge of weld types and materials.- Understanding and experience with safety and machine guarding preferred.- Provide training and oversight to others within or outside the department as needed. Job Requirements- Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience in manufacturing industry is requires- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering