Job Requirements

The Principal Mechanical Engineer shall be the face of Quest Global, S/he shall establish and manage a large engineering Mechanical Team, work with AIRTIFICIAL, drive collaboration and governance at all levels.  S/he will be responsible for KPIs & Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) targets 

A technical expert & team leader of Mechanical Engineers for the assigned projectsMakes robust designs of complex assemblies and parts according to the timing, budget and quality of the projects assignedEnsures the technical integrity of the work delivered from the Global Engineering HubCoaches and leads Engineers, Assistant Engineers; The focus is on developing their technical & engineering management skills

The typical Engineering activities include,

Design & Development of devices, cubicles/cabinets, assemblies, skids etc.  (3D and 2D)Safety & Compliance StudiesFEA AnalysisDocumentation & Compliance Pneumatic/Hydraulic schemesMotion Studies

Details of the Engineering Scope of Work:

Design & Development of devices (3D and 2D)

3D Design for structural frameworks, enclosures, electrical installations updates

3D Design Turnkey

Pre project 3D studies

2D drawings for data received or 3D created

Develop internal products / families as Standard devices

Safety & Compliance

Perform risk assessments

FMEA studies

FEA Analysis

Perform stress analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and material selection.

Documentation & Compliance

Develop mechanical documentation, including:

User manuals.

BOM & drawings packages

Technical data

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices.

Pneumatic/Hydraulic

Design pneumatic and hydraulic schemes

On-Site Support (through short-term visits)

Travel to customer sites for Assembly follow up, debugging and machine qualification.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting as required.

Additionally, the role requires the following experience, 

Collaborate closely with Team Leaders of other departments and Project Management, to align project objectives.Ensure that all required procedures and standards are implemented and respected.Establish an organizational structure and effective communication protocols. Establish phases in the tasks and make weekly / fortnightly reviews with team members to take corrective actions.Enhance the internal training and propose potential improvements regarding mechanical processes (Methodology / Standardization)Support the creation of a library of standard groups and components and ensure the application of the Mechanical internal standardization guidelines.Ensure Machine Manuals and technical reports are developed accurately.Verify the design calculations of other engineers within the Mechanical Engineering team.Create positive impact to all stakeholders (customers, suppliers, partners, internal organization, etc.) by sharing QG Customer’s strong brand values, essence, philosophy, heritage, way of doing, purpose, value proposition, etc.

Examples of Engineering deliverables:

CAD models (3D/2D) source code.Assembly diagramsStructural analysis reports.User manuals and technical documentation.Machines’ simulation videos.Risk Assessments analysisComplete and functional source code of the developed software.Bill of Material

Work Experience

Soft Skills / Personality Traits

Extensive knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably Solid EdgeKnowledge of EPLAN and ACAD systemsExtensive experience of Finite element methods Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPointExpertise in design for manufacturing technologies, tolerancing analysis, FMEA and quality assuranceMechatronics SkillsTechnical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.)Hands-on experience in rapid prototyping in a workshop environment is preferred (3D printing, mechanical assembly, operating manual tools and power tools, etc.)Strong knowledge of project management and engineering techniques, processes and tools, including project planning toolsKnowledge of Machine Directive and other industrial equipment safety rulesWorking experience in an international teamGreen Belt 6-Sigma Certification / ExperienceFluent in English, both written and spokenFlexible to travelKnowledge of Spanish, Polish, Chinese or German will be positively valued

Software Tools

Solid edge + TeamcenterSolidWorksDraftsightJt2go (viewer)EdrawingsAnsys or similarEplan Fluid

:Behavioral competencies

Good team playerPro-Active (creativity & initiative) Time managementDecision makingObjectives focusedProblem-solvingCustomer focusedHands-onResolutiveSelf-starter