Principal Engineer

NextDeavor • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will lead advanced engineering research and development to deliver new or improved products and processes that affect product, technology, and strategic business outcomes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to influence technical decisions and support multiple programs. This is primarily an onsite role in Kalamazoo, MI with occasional domestic and overseas travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electronic, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline (MS preferred)
• Typically 10+ years of related engineering experience
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and/or optics engineering principles, theories, and industry practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead technology projects and mentor technical staff
• Experience with continuous improvement principles and implementation
• Ability to plan and conduct complex analyses with incomplete data and exercise independent judgment
• Proficiency with standard business applications and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Prior experience with aerospace industry regulations and practices
• Experience presenting technical proposals to senior leadership or external customers

Responsibilities

• Research and execute complex or innovative engineering assignments to develop new or improved methods, materials, processes, and products
• Develop and evaluate designs, run analyses and tests, and publish findings to establish performance standards
• Provide expert technical recommendations on manufacturing/processing techniques, materials, and process limitations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement engineering technologies and analytic tools
• Communicate technical proposals and presentations to internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to integrated product development teams and less-experienced engineers
• Plan and conduct complex special assignments, review progress, and recommend major procedural changes

Benefits

• Medical coverage including prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary optional life and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Bonus opportunity (15%)
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability programs
• Adoption assistance
• Care.com membership
• Financial planning assistance
• Supplemental programs available (identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness)
• Paid Time Off and up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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