Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex.  Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles:Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Responsible for ensuring products are suitable and abiding by the standards and regulations for the fire suppression market in all regions where Amerex products are sold.

Responsibilities 

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Trade Compliance, Quality, Product Management, Procurement, and Product Development to resolve Compliance issues and Customer requests.
• Perform research to understand, learn, and know requirements for product compliance for fire suppression products.
• Work with regulatory agencies such as: UL, FM, etc. for product approvals/compliance and associated listings.
• Create technical documents and instruction literature as needed.
• Review and approve product design changes for adherence to Compliance standards.
• Schedule and support audits and site visits by regulatory agencies.
• Provide certification documentation to Amerex Sales team and customers as requested.
• Ability to handle a dynamic workload: from multi-tasking to very focused detail-oriented work during critical projects.
• Willingness to work and assist with other engineering team projects as needed.

• Bachelor of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or Fire Protection Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university.
• Excellent team communication, time management, human relations, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy.
• Self-directed, energetic, dependable, and thorough.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Autodesk, SolidWorks, or other CAD software.

Summary of Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels.

While conducting R & D efforts, this position may involve working with hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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