Engineer III, Mechanical, Heil Environmental

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company:  Environmental Solutions Group  - Heil Environmental

Location:  Fort Payne, AL (Optional Workspace at Chattanooga, TN)

Reports To:  Manager, Mechanical Development Engineering and Project Management

Department:  Development Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineer III, Mechanical will report to the Development Engineering Supervisor and will interface as required with other discipline engineers and may exercise technical authority over a group of engineering specialists.  Engineer III, Mechanical will create and execute design changes of varying degrees of complexity by ensuring that performance parameters are met while meeting quality target.  This position is responsible for creation of new product designs. Primary duties include assisting in the completion of engineering design projects, production support, and continuous design improvements of products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Demonstrate commitment to Safety, lead by example.
• Apply and demonstrate engineering design-best-practices and value engineering during project development.
• Review and approve mechanical design standards and specifications.
• Ensure design is in compliance with design criteria, standards and specifications as well as local codes and regulations.
• Ensure procurement packages are in compliance with design criteria, standards and specifications.
• Follow Project Management Process and Procedures.
• Support growth of the team and the company. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain design standards, guides, and procedures.
• Respond to NCRs (Non-Compliance Reports).
• Communicate change orders and execute change management processes.
• Support operator and maintenance training.
• Review Equipment Technical Specifications, such as Specification and Mechanical Data Sheets (e.g. issued for Enquiry).
• Provide project technical support – familiarity with risk assessments, design reviews, constructability, HAZOP, etc.
• Supervise supplier design and control of supplier interface and the co-ordination of interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, cost, and overall customer value.
• Lead and complete new product design projects.
• Act as a key point of feedback for engineering processes and standards to assure that world class warranty levels are achieved.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineers, and suppliers to drive world class concurrent engineering results.
• Must be able to travel up to 10%, work overtime and occasional weekends, as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related degree.

• 6 years minimum Engineering experience in the Mechanical Engineering disciplines in a heavy manufacturing environment by employing DFMA (Design For Manufacturing and Assembly).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Heavy truck design experience will be given special consideration.
• The candidate should be able to exhibit strong problem solving skills such as 6-Sigma or another structured methodology to solve complex problems.
• The candidate should have working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems to provide technical product support to manufacturing and field service.
• It is important that candidates demonstrate work experience requiring multi-tasking capabilities in a “fast paced” work environment.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, fast paced, but still highly detailed and accurate. They must show project management capabilities such as being goal oriented while being able to identify high priority, critical path tasks.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Customer Impact

Results Driven

Self-Awareness and Personal Development

Strategic Mindset

Winning the Right Way

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability:  Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Engineering