Mechanical Engineer

Digital Check Corp•Meridian, ID

14h

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer performs mechanical engineering functions for nextScan and ST Imaging across research and development, the transition of R&D products to production, and production products. The role also provides pre- and post-sales support and helps escalate support, service, and manufacturing issues. The position contributes to system and product architecture, design, review, and implementation; selects mechanical components and materials; and considers design for manufacturing and service. It creates and maintains SolidWorks drawings in PDM, coordinates vendor and part selections with manufacturing and finance, and participates in engineering and product change processes. The role also supports manufacturing-floor activities, production and returns analysis, 3D printing, quality and reliability efforts, intellectual property protection, and other teams as a technical resource.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience or proficiency with SolidWorks.
Ambitious intellectual curiosity.
Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and willingness to pitch in.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to delegate efficiently.
High level of integrity.
Ability to teach other teams the why and how of the work.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and walking, using hands, sitting, talking, hearing, and close and color vision.

Nice To Haves

Machining experience.
Mechanical design and review skills.
Optical and imaging expertise.
Design for Manufacturability knowledge.
Knowledge of MRP concepts and techniques.
Experience with PDM and NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering work, including system architecture, design, review, and implementation.
Design and implement products; select mechanical components and materials; and apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-service considerations.
Work with engineering consultants when appropriate.
Assist the Production Engineering Manager with certifications such as UL and Energy Star.
Create and update SolidWorks drawings and maintain them in PDM.
Coordinate with manufacturing and finance on vendor and part selections.
Assist the Production Manager with vendor management.
Initiate, review, and approve engineering change notifications (ECNs) and product change notifications (PCNs).
Work on the manufacturing floor to assist production, analyze returns, and support quality and reliability efforts.
Assist with in-house 3D printing efforts.
Encourage ongoing feedback from manufacturing and support teams to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and identify products, methods, or technologies that may be protectable as patents, trade secrets, or other protected categories.
Complete patent disclosures and participate in the intellectual property protection process as required.
Provide technical support to sales, marketing, support and service, and manufacturing as needed.
Travel out of town up to six times per year.