Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
The Engineering team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support product design and development, manufacturing engineering projects (equipment design), and daily sustaining activities. The Mechanical Engineer will perform design, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and production support activities with limited supervision. This position will take ownership of assigned engineering tasks and projects, work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, operations, and other departments, and help deliver business-critical projects on schedule and within requirements. The Mechanical Engineer: Will independently solve challenging technical problems and develop practical, innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements. Will be responsible for assigned activities throughout the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept definition, prototyping, testing, detailed design, release, and production support. Will interface directly with other departments within the organization, identify technical and project issues, and communicate risks, recommendations, and required actions. Will collaborate with project managers, engineers, manufacturing, quality, and operations personnel to execute projects and resolve day-to-day sustaining issues. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated engineer who can manage multiple priorities, exercise sound technical judgment, and communicate effectively across the organization.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
- Typically 3-7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production, product development, or design environment.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD design software; SolidWorks experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with hand & power tools
- Working knowledge of machine shop practices, manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerancing.
- Able to work independently with limited supervision, take ownership of assigned projects, establish priorities, and work effectively in a demanding, regulated environment.
- Able to analyze technical information and test data, develop conclusions, and provide well-supported recommendations to project teams and management.
- Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, production, or product development activities.
- Occasional Travel (<5%).
- Proficient with technology, be able to present using a laptop computer, and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement creative, technically sound solutions to moderately complex engineering problems.
- Create and maintain detailed design models, layouts, assemblies, and engineering drawings while meeting project schedules and design requirements.
- Develop drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation for components, tooling, equipment, and systems.
- Plan and perform hands-on assembly, testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of prototype and production designs.
- Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for adherence to company specifications and standards, and serve as a technical checker or peer reviewer when appropriate.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including ECO/ECNs, BOMs, test plans/reports, specifications, work instructions, and non-conformance documentation.
- Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, process improvements, tooling/fixture support, and product assembly as required.
- Participate effectively in design reviews and cross-functional teams.
- Lead smaller engineering projects or defined work packages, including planning tasks, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and communicating status.
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for product, process, and manufacturing issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost, safety, and engineering processes.
Benefits
- The annual base salary starting range for this position is $94,000 – 115,000 annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
