Mechanical Design Lead
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Orleans • Louisiana • United States
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Salary
💰 $101,000 - $141,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Senior Engineering Specialist - Mechanical Design plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of engineering projects from initial concept through to final execution by establishing and implementing CAD best practices.
- Manage, lead, train, and mentor a team of designers while promoting continuous learning and improvement.
- Establish design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals and ensure quality and consistency across all projects.
- Coordinate design reviews, document and implement CAD standards, and drive project CAD setup activities.
- Coordinate design resource allocation with engineering leads, evaluate new personnel skillsets before mobilization, and collaborate with other disciplines to develop procedural interfaces while working with software vendors to resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate with other disciplines, manage project schedules and budgets, and educate engineering personnel on software functionality.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, and perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of related engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline and 5 years of engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution
- Associate degree in Drafting and Design, or closely related field (Preferred)
- Expertise in guiding a transition to new design software
- Expertise in developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards of practice
- Expertise with industry-standard CAD tools
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of efficient plant layout
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
- Internal progression opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical designCAD best practicesdesign objectivestechnical specificationsdesign reviewsCAD standardsproject CAD setupprocess developmentdesign software transitionplant layout
Soft skills
team managementleadershipmentoringcontinuous learningcollaborationcommunicationproject schedulingbudget managementproblem-solvingtraining
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDBachelor’s degreeAssociate degree in Drafting and Design