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Mechanical Applications Engineer – Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Chesterfield, VA
Schedule: 9/80 schedule — every other Friday off
Travel: Approximately 10%
On-Call: Emergency response support may be required outside normal business hours
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Applications Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of heavy equipment and specialized mechanical systems. This role combines mechanical engineering, product development, project management, and customer interaction.
The engineer will take projects from initial concepts through design, manufacturing, testing, field deployment, and ongoing product support. This is a hands-on position suited for someone who can work independently, communicate directly with customers and vendors, and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Design and modify crane systems, heavy equipment, and specialized mechanical components.
- Develop practical mechanical solutions for new products and existing equipment.
- Reverse engineer and redesign components when needed.
- Create and review CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, calculations, and engineering documentation.
- Use FEA, engineering calculations, prototyping, and field testing to validate designs.
- Improve equipment performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
- Maintain and update standard equipment designs while meeting applicable standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations.
- Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
- Lead crane rebuild and refurbishment projects, including inspections, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and final delivery.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, vendors, suppliers, and other engineering teams to keep projects moving.
- Provide technical support during production, troubleshooting, field inspections, testing, and emergency response activities.
- Help ensure equipment meets customer specifications, engineering requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Manage multiple projects and changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Communicate directly with customers and vendors regarding technical requirements and project needs.
- Provide engineering guidance and support to internal teams.
- Work closely with manufacturing and field personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Mentor and provide technical direction to less-experienced engineers.
- Support quality, product standardization, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Stay current with company products, industry practices, and applicable engineering standards.
Project & Manufacturing Support
Customer & Team Support
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate throughout the workday.
- Ability to climb onto equipment during inspections, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to occasionally lift tools, components, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely in both office and industrial environments.
- Ability to work extended hours or respond to emergency situations when required.
Work Locations: Primary work location in Chesterfield, VA, with occasional assignments at a Richmond-area facility, customer sites, vendor locations, and field operations.
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