FEA Engineer

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded over 145 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is our people and they are what makes the difference. Currently we have a FEA Engineer open. As a member of the Engineering team one will design mechanisms, structures and controls for crane products to meet Link-Belt goals of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environmental. Essential Job Functions Design or redesign component assemblies and parts of new and existing machines Service as Design Project Leader and Cross Functional Team Leader when assigned Provide status reports as needed Generate cost effective designs Establish project time estimates Write project appropriations Write test plans Plan and supervise test of new and redesigned products Perform a full range of theoretical calculations and select the most appropriate materials Be aware of and keep up to date on applicable crane codes and standards (SAE, ISO, PCSA, etc.) Be aware of machine field service problems and take corrective action Direct and check the work of others on specific projects or sub-projects (drawings, calculations, bill of materials, etc.) Provide technical guidance to others inside and outside the department Ensure organization and maintenance of machine calculations General qualifications for this role: Four (4) year college degree BS in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanical) Minimum of four (4) year of proven design experience in the crane industry or seven (7) years in the heavy equipment industry