Mechanical Engineer

Harmar Mobility LLC • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Harmar is a manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for automobiles, stair lifts for homes, and residential and commercial vertical platform lifts. The company develops mobility and accessibility products for people with mobility challenges. Harmar is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support sustaining engineering and new product innovation as part of its growth plans. The position works with experienced engineering team members and cross-functional teams, communicates with company leadership, and reports to the Engineering Manager. The role applies operating discipline to align business goals with creativity, commercial potential, and manufacturability, while supporting development practices that produce mobility products and encourage innovation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering college.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage projects, multitask, and set priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Design and development experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Design control experience through design and process verification and validation.
• Understanding and experience with product design and development methods, including Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA/PFMEA, FEA, GD&T, risk analysis, and root cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize new designs and carry them through product development stages, including concept, design, technical drawings, prototype review, cost management, sourcing, and launch.
• Develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for lift products, including definition, documentation, prototyping, testing, debugging, qualification, and release to production.
• Evaluate and optimize product concepts for function, manufacturability, packaging, and material handling.
• Review and approve finalized engineering product drawings, including critical dimensions, performance specifications, GD&T, and quality specifications, standards, and test procedures.
• Generate prototypes, perform product testing, and ensure new products function properly, meet specifications, and meet timing objectives.
• Develop and evaluate cost analyses for new and modified product concepts from design through production launch, maximize product value, and assist with moving products into mass production.
• Work on special projects, such as evaluating competitive products, vehicle structures related to lift mounting, new processes, and technologies.
• Support the Technical Service team in resolving mechanical and electromechanical quality problems with existing products.
• Develop new products to meet safety compliance requirements, including FDA, CE, UL, FCC, and other requirements, and coordinate compliance testing.
• Select and standardize key components.
• Work with resources responsible for maintaining engineering documentation, including bills of material and procedures, in the PDM system.
• Plan and develop test plans, coordinate with internal testing resources, and ensure the quality of testing and reporting.
• Conduct engineering studies on product designs, associated subsystems, components, and structures.
• Analyze data to determine the feasibility of product proposals.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine whether designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Study engineering and technical publications to stay current on technological changes and industry developments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level