Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced Professional)

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Situated in Greenville, South Carolina, the sprawling Michelin Americas Research Center (MARC) campus is home to approximately 650 talented employees, including materials researchers, product designers, scientists, engineers, test technicians, and individuals in a variety of support roles. MARC contributes to designing, testing, and industrializing the innovative products that earn Michelin’s deserving place as one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers. 

Greenville, SC is conveniently located within driving distance to east coast beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains and large cities like Atlanta and Charlotte. The mild climate, charming downtown, and impressive culinary scene are just a few of the perks of living here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin is recruiting an Mechanical Design Engineer to work on developing the next generation of equipment for tire testing and beyond. You will join a team dedicated to designing & upgrading testing machines to improve the performance of our products.

Your mission will include working with automation and software engineers where you will develop or modify equipment to properly run the test methods. Our team supports tire designers and test method developers. Our goal is to provide accurate data to our business partners so they can make proper decisions during the tire development process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Invent, develop, industrialize, procure, and/or install machinery, tools, and equipment related to the testing of tires (on vehicles and on machines) and materials for tires.

Modify and improve tire-test and material-test equipment.

Manage projects for the purchase of machines/equipment for the testing departments. Follow Michelin project approach through the project stages including:

• Opportunity Study, Feasibility Study, Risk Analysis, Solution Selection & Development, Installation and Startup, Homologation & Qualification, ROI

Study, select, and purchase equipment and components from outside suppliers which will provide solutions to problems (or desired outcomes) presented by the testing departments.

Collaborate with personnel from various departments including operations, maintenance, test engineers, tire design engineers, purchasing, IT, and management.

Use 3D modeling software (SolidWorks) for developing parts, assemblies, and drawings. Use SolidWorks Simulation tools as required to guarantee integrity of parts and assemblies.

Occasional travel to outside vendors for equipment evaluation/acceptance and to other Michelin sites for equipment startup/installation.

Select and manage contractors and outside vendors performing on-site work.

Analyze data from tire test equipment as required to troubleshoot problems or to improve confidence in test results. Develop an understanding of how tire behavior and measurement can affect the final results. Consider and apply these findings in the development/ procurement/ modification of test equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• BS or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 -5 years' experience designing equipment; project management.
• Knowledge of Solid works, AutoCAD, Microsoft office.
• Good communication skills at every level of the organization

A desire to learn and apply the following areas of study described in the Machinery’s Handbook:

• Mathematics, Mechanics, Strength of Materials
• Properties, Treatment, and Testing of Materials
• Dimensioning, Gauging, and Measuring
• Machining Operations and Manufacturing Processes
• Fasteners and Threading
• Gears, Splines, Cams, Bearings, and Other Machine Elements

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Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

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