Principal Mechanical Engineer

Wilder Systems•Austin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Wilder Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. Specific tasks include R&D design, mentoring engineers, defining design strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, enjoys mentorship, and brings experience in robotics for aerospace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
Willingness to lead and mentor junior engineers
10 or more years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related field
Strong communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have an expert understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and in front of customers
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Able to travel occasionally
Working knowledge of best practices for tooling fixture design
Advanced Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
Part drawing generation and attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in GD&T and Design for Manufacturing techniques
Demonstrated experience mentoring design teams
Expert level of basic machinery design - includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements
Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly best practices

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience working directly with aerospace automation
6+ years of experience designing aerospace tooling
Broad knowledge of automation hardware (drive trains, actuators, guides, etc.)
Automation and robotic work experience
Finite Element Analysis
Background knowledge of CATIA
Product Data Management Software
Generating Bills of Material

Responsibilities

Lead and influence the company's engineering strategy, aligning it with long-term business goals.
Define and communicate the company's technical vision, guiding the direction of advanced projects and R&D efforts.
Mentor and train senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Drive research and development efforts, exploring cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to maintain the company's competitive edge.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
Assumes responsibility for delivering high quality products critical to business success.
Serves as a critical source of guidance and expertise for the engineering team, actively contributing to knowledge sharing, and providing direction on complex technical challenges.
Responsible for customer relationships, interacts with customers to solicit directional information, investigate new technical challenges and work with customers around new initiatives.