Mechanical Project Engineer

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology:Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems:Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

We are a growing organization, and we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Application Technology division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Dürr influences at a global level.

Location: Southfield, MI

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Motivated, self-directed individual capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to provide project level leadership
• Selection of purchased equipment
• Development of subcontract bid package documentation
• Design fluid and pneumatic control circuits
• Manage budgets for purchased equipment and engineering labor costs
• Supervision of subcontract engineering and design engineers (CAD)
• Calculate pneumatic and fluid pressure drop and flow rates
• Create plan views, elevation and cross sections of system and equipment layouts
• Design mechanical assemblies and detail parts of assemblies for manufacture
• Create bill of materials
• Create work orders and/or purchase requests for manufacturing of assemblies and systems
• Release engineering drawings and mechanical designs

Nonessential Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in industrial or automotive paint shops with robotic systems is a must
• Capable of hands-on work
• Able to read and create drawings in first angle and third angle projection
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Solidworks
• Experience with Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, ISO 14001)
• Experience with SAP and/or other Engineering Data Management systems is preferred
• Capable of reading and creating mechanical engineering drawings and tolerance blocks
• Knowledge of RIA 15.06 Robotic Safety Standards
• Knowledgeable with ANSI standards
• Knowledgeable with OSHA standards
• Knowledgeable with GD&T
• Knowledgeable with industrial materials
• Good Technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Fluent in either Spanish or German is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Evening and weekend work maybe required. May be required to work holidays. Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires moderate travel, roughly 20%. Most of the travel can be both overnight, but may occasionally occur during the business day, and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.