Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer applies mechanical engineering principles to improve the safety, quality, repeatability, and efficiency of Genie Reconditioning’s heavy-equipment reconditioning operations so the factory meets required mix and rate with fewer total labor and rework hours per unit. This is a production-facing manufacturing engineering role, not a product-design or product-documentation position. The engineer develops manufacturing methods and provides advanced technical problem solving for mechanical, hydraulic, structural, and assembly processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide daily production-floor engineering support across disassembly, preparation/paint, and assembly operations for Genie mobile elevating work platforms.
• Apply engineering analysis and independent technical judgment to diagnose recurring production problems, determine root causes, and implement verified corrective actions.
• Develop, validate, document, deploy, and improve production processes, ERP routings, standard work, workstation layouts, factory flow, common infrastructure, and assembly methods.
• Conduct time studies and labor analysis; analyze cycle times, bottleneck constraints, ergonomics, first-pass quality, safety, downtime, and rework; implement measurable improvements in throughput, cost, and total labor and rework hours per unit, verified at the whole-unit level.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Product Engineering to resolve manufacturing constraints and ensure process readiness.
• Specify, evaluate, and support procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation of production tooling and equipment within approved authority.
• Direct two manufacturing engineering technicians and project teams by setting daily priorities, delegating technical assignments, providing hands-on coaching and training, monitoring execution, and addressing performance or quality concerns through the Engineering Manager.
• Own labor control and the continuous improvement program (CIP); support lean manufacturing, 5S, structured problem solving, and waste-reduction initiatives, and ensure savings are sustained.
• Participate in open-book management by tracking key engineering metrics (total labor per unit, rework hours per unit, bottleneck capacity, and sustained savings), explaining performance drivers, and connecting improvements to operating and financial results.
• Maintain engineering process records, validation results, technical drawings, and change documentation; escalate product-design changes to authorized product engineering personnel.
• Engineer mechanical assembly, disassembly, alignment, fit-up, fastening, and torque-control processes for boom lifts and related equipment.
• Analyze hydraulic and mechanical systems, components, interfaces, and failure modes; develop safe and repeatable production troubleshooting and verification methods.
• Design or specify fixtures, jigs, lifting/positioning aids, tooling, and ergonomic improvements using engineering calculations and appropriate CAD tools.
• Evaluate structural and mechanical assembly tolerances, material handling methods, fastening integrity, and process capability; coordinate any product-design deviations through authorized channels.
• Develop mechanical process trials, tooling acceptance criteria, equipment specifications, and documented validation plans.

Technical Direction and Authority

Exercises independent professional judgment in manufacturing methods, process engineering, technical analysis, and recommendations within approved company standards. May serve as technical team lead for assigned technicians and cross-functional improvement initiatives, including work planning, task delegation, coaching, and feedback. Formal personnel decisions, including hiring, discipline, termination, and performance ratings, remain with authorized management unless expressly delegated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering with substantial mechanical coursework, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Three or more years of manufacturing, industrial equipment, or production engineering experience with demonstrated hands-on problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze technical problems, develop engineering solutions, and validate results.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to lead and develop people, ability to coordinate technical work effectively on the production floor, and a practical, collaborative approach with a sense of urgency and a willingness to listen to production associates.
• Mechanical design and manufacturing principles; hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, fasteners, tolerances, and structural assemblies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications, and assembly requirements.
• CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) and engineering-based tooling/fixture evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial equipment, aerial work platforms, or equipment reconditioning, including Genie S-65, S-85, or S-125.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), production data systems, or comparable ERP/MRP tools.
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or coordinating manufacturing engineering technicians or cross-functional production teams.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work occurs in engineering/office areas and on an active industrial production floor with noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, and variable temperatures. Essential activities include regularly walking and standing to inspect processes; observing machinery and workstations; reading drawings and screens; communicating with employees; and using computers, measuring instruments, and tools. Occasional bending, reaching, and handling of components may be required. Use approved lifting equipment or assistance for heavy items. Required PPE and established machine-guarding, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety procedures apply when relevant to assigned work. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions. Production needs may require additional hours.

General Conditions

Comply with applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements and company policies. Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of applicable background screening and pre-employment drug screening, conducted in accordance with law and company policy. Genie Reconditioning, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description identifies principal duties and is not an employment contract; duties may evolve with business needs.

Monday through Friday. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet business needs.

40 hours per week; full-time, salaried exempt.