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Sr. Mechanical Engineer at iFly in Austin, Texas

Posted in Architecture 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

**The candidate selected for this position will need to be based in or relocate to the Austin TX area**


Position Overview



SkyVenture is the world leader in development, engineering, and manufacturing of wind tunnels for indoor skydiving for entertainment and training with 91 operational tunnels and more than 10 in planning or construction.  Through our operations and franchising brand iFLY, we are also the market leader in the entertainment sector with 33 company owned facilities.  To accommodate a rapidly expanding market, the SkyVenture Engineering team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our corporate office in Austin, TX. 


The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a new position to strengthen our existing engineering team. The ideal candidate is a multi-tool engineer with significant breadth in both capability and experience. The Engineer will be responsible for new wind tunnel design, engineering, documentation, and validation.  In addition, the role provides technical support for the Project Team, Sales, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Operations Team. 


 


Duties & Responisbilities


Technical


- Applies advanced 3-D modelling techniques and design practices to develop products ranging from large-scale industrial machines to small-scale consumer products. 
- Designs and engineers machine components in a variety of isotropic and orthotropic materials such as: Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Rubber, Plastics, etc. 
- Performs analysis on machine parts and structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, classic calculations, and physical validation. 
- Specifies electric motors, fans, actuators, and variable frequency drives.
- Designs, engineers, and validates performance of custom heat exchangers. 
- Develops interface geometry, loads, and specifications for use by external and customer design and engineering teams.
- Mentors designers and engineers on modelling and analysis techniques.
- Develops and documents best practices. 


Project Management


- Assists with management of internal and external engineering resources on a project basis. 
- Develops budgets and schedules for engineering projects.
- Interfaces with external design and architectural firms to scope and plan facility design and execution around large machinery. 


Manufacturing Support & Quality


- Develops external vendors to ensure manufacturing practices and processes create products that match original design intent.
- Reviews product and manufacturer shop drawings.
- Develops factory testing, inspection, and acceptance criteria of finished equipment.


 


Work Experience & Skills


Required


- BS Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical degree.  
- 8+ years of experience in engineering design and analysis with increasing responsibility. 
- Strong fundamental numerical basis in structural and fluid dynamic analysis with experience using FEA and CFD to drive optimized design solutions.
- Software proficiencies: Solid modelling, technical drawings, and document control systems (e.g. SolidWorks, Enterprise PDM)
- Knowledge and experience using GD&T principles and ASME Y14.5.
- Proficient in project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of freedom in a fast-paced environment to achieve budget and schedule objectives
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
- Ability to travel up to 20% with some overnight travel required
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment


Desired


- MS Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical degree.  
- Large machine design and engineering experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in intermediate and advanced modelling toolsets (weldment, surfacing, freeform, multi-body, parametric models, routing, large assemblies, etc.)
- Relevant and active professional certifications (PE, PMP, etc.)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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