Mechanical Engineer

Bowmar LLC•Fort Wayne, IN

13d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of Bowmar products for commercial and military aerospace applications using Lean Manufacturing and Lean Product Development processes and tools. New product development, as well as, sustaining engineering responsibilities fall under this position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design mechanical and electro-mechanical products, specifying components and materials required to meet customer specifications for operation, reliability and performance. Support program management by analyzing customer specifications to develop product technical proposals and bills of material for quote submittals. Estimate non-recurring engineering and production labor times for product quotation. Analyze, troubleshoot and define repair requirements for customer repair returns and in-process non-conformance conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to ensure design manufacturability and product reliability. Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, procedures, illustrations and standard work sheets to execute the manufacturing of military and aerospace products in the least waste way. Participate in and/or lead product design process and reviews using Lean Product Development, Least Waste Way Project Planning and Value Stream Mapping. Engage in Continuous Improvement activities resulting in the Highest Quality, Lowest Cost and Shortest Lead-time. Execute annual Strategic Deployment goals for the Engineering Department ensuring organizational commitments and goals are met. The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job. Core Competencies: These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below: Integrity Accountability Proactivity Honesty Position Specific Competencies: Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years related experience (Gearing experience highly desirable)
Must be a team player
Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical tolerancing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Must have the ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
Experience in a Lean environment
Experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, and ORCAD
Hands-on and detail-oriented approach with a passion for engineering excellence

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AS9100, MIL-STDs, and ITAR compliance is desirable.
Gearing experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

Design mechanical and electro-mechanical products, specifying components and materials required to meet customer specifications for operation, reliability and performance.
Support program management by analyzing customer specifications to develop product technical proposals and bills of material for quote submittals.
Estimate non-recurring engineering and production labor times for product quotation.
Analyze, troubleshoot and define repair requirements for customer repair returns and in-process non-conformance conditions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to ensure design manufacturability and product reliability.
Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, procedures, illustrations and standard work sheets to execute the manufacturing of military and aerospace products in the least waste way.
Participate in and/or lead product design process and reviews using Lean Product Development, Least Waste Way Project Planning and Value Stream Mapping.
Engage in Continuous Improvement activities resulting in the Highest Quality, Lowest Cost and Shortest Lead-time.
Execute annual Strategic Deployment goals for the Engineering Department ensuring organizational commitments and goals are met.