Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Cirris, a Komax company, designs and manufactures cable and wire harness test systems for aerospace and defense, transportation, medical, and industrial manufacturing customers. The company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Custom Solutions team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and supporting mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom products that contribute to customer success and manufacturing excellence. The position is based in Salt Lake City and requires regular interaction with office, engineering, production, and manufacturing environments. Occasional travel, potentially including overnight and international travel, may be required. Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of Salt Lake City or be willing to relocate before starting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
- Approximately 1 to 3 years of mechanical engineering or mechanical design experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Must currently reside within reasonable commuting distance of Salt Lake City, Utah, or be willing to relocate before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with custom products, electromechanical assemblies, cable and wire harness equipment, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), root cause analysis, FMEA, validation testing, Lean manufacturing, or quality management systems.
- Experience working with suppliers or coordinating technical projects.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, enclosures, and custom product solutions using SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation.
- Translate customer, product, and manufacturing requirements into practical and reliable engineering solutions.
- Develop prototypes and perform validation, verification, and performance testing.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify root causes using structured engineering methodologies.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Support installation, setup, commissioning, and enhancement of products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Help develop engineering standards, work instructions, and best practices.
- Stay current on engineering technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and industry trends.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Employee discounts through Komax and partner programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
