Celtic Engineering, Inc., leader in mechanical / machine-design and specialty engineering within the entertainment, industrial, and aerospace industries, seeks a Senior Mechanical Project Manager for our Windermere, FL office.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated mechanical engineer with project management experience who will proactively manage projects with minimal supervision. Candidates with a Florida PE License or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license within 12-18 months of hire date will be considered with preference.

As a seasoned Senior Mechanical Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of complex engineering projects while nurturing your project and team leadership skills, and enhancing the abilities of engineers working with you. You will also have the option to grow further as a technical expert or into Project Leadership.

Who is Celtic Engineering?

For nearly 20 years, Celtic Engineering, Inc. has stood as a pioneering force in engineering innovation and global recognition. We specialize in structural and mechanical engineering for the Entertainment/Hospitality Industry, boasting recognition as one of The Florida Business Journal’s Fast 100 companies in 2015. Our team includes creative thinkers skilled at solving technical challenges, performing in-depth detailed analyses, and designing innovative architecture.

We are proud of our landmark structures, simulators, showsets and show action equipment, roller coasters, and unique, intricate projects worldwide. Our mechanical analysts team excels at a wide variety of analyses to support many different designs including RBD, MBD, FEA (static and transient), vibrations and fatigue, CFD, and CHT.

Your Contributions to Our Team:

• Oversee the planning and execution of your projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Collaborate with the EOR or technical lead to develop workflows and task planning for the technical approach including project schedule, budget
• As a technical manager, you may also lead the design and analysis planning, providing direction for the team and the client
• Lead and encourage creative formulation of designs, evaluation of alternatives to design and analysis approaches
• Identify potential technical and project risks, and develop mitigation strategies to address them
• Present engineering progress, updates, and challenges to leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
• Mentor and develop the engineering team working under your direction.
• Demonstrate engineering creativity, flexibility, and adaptability to satisfy the client and the engineer’s obligation to the public.
• Review and approve engineering plans, designs, and specifications to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Champion thorough checking and QAQC of work under your direction

What Contributions Do You Bring with You?

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Graduate degree with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required.
• 10+ years minimum experience working with the analysis and design of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
• Working or proficient knowledge Solid Works and/or Ansys.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in a US state (preferred, not required).
• Robust familiarity with machine-style manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings, including weldments and tolerancing, fabrication and assembly methods
• Working knowledge to proficiency with hazard analysis, & failure modes and effects analysis