R&D Mechanical Engineer

Ultradent Products•Salt Lake, UT

20h

About The Position

Mechanical Engineer Ultradent, a developer and manufacturer of innovative dental and consumer products who distributes and sells products world-wide is looking for a Mechanical Engineer (ME) . Our engineering group develops custom products to support our company’s needs. Over the last few years, we have taken steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering designs and are continuing to strive for improvements. Following are some important job duties the ME would be responsible for: Review customer specifications, perform requirements analysis, develop concepts, generate practical designs through modeling and analysis, conduct formal design reviews, build and test working hardware to demonstrate compliance with customer requirements Work with manufacturers and vendors for part and assembly fabrication Manage CAD and BOM data (large models) in PDM systems (Solidworks PDM, 3DExperience, Arena) Assist in designing, building, and testing mechanical components and systems Document the design and problem-solving process Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders on engineering design, best practices, and process improvements Responsible for meeting deadlines and reaching beyond the “job description” at times to get things done. Help with troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts Engage in continuous improvement activities What we’re looking for in you: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling Computing skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Visio), Share Point, etc. Experience designing products (injection molded and other). Experience with implementing new products into manufacturing. Ability to work well and communicate with other interdisciplinary engineers and project stakeholders High degree of accountability and ownership to get the job done. What you will need to succeed: We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who can design world-class products and also respond quickly to sustain and improve current products . We are looking for someone with the talent and drive to help elevate our department. Here are some of the attributes we are looking for: Intelligent – Can you learn quickly and find solutions to challenging problems? Innovative – Do you have ideas to improve the designs, products, and processes around you? Can you adapt your prior experiences to benefit a new application? Curious – Do you take things apart to see how they work? Do you study subjects on your own just because you want to understand them? Do you ask questions and offer ideas outside of your area of expertise? Collaborative – How do you work in a team? Can you share ideas freely, listen closely to others’ ideas, and blend it all together to find the best solution? Can you accept criticism, and use it to make you and your work better? Hard working – Do you enjoy working hard and pushing through difficult challenges? Growth oriented – Are you driven to learn and to become better tomorrow than you are today? Brave – Are you willing to ask for help, even when you are afraid asking will expose your lack of knowledge or preparation? Resilient – Can you enjoy the process of making and refining new things even when your ideas are not working? Empirical – Are you willing to get into the lab, build prototypes, assemble hardware, run tests, and apply what you learn to improve your work? In addition to the attributes above, you will need several skills to thrive in this role: 3D modeling – Are you a user of SolidWorks? Engineering fundamentals – Can you use math and statistics to drive a product design and process development/improvement? Design for manufacturability – Can you use general engineering practices to design products in such a way that they are easy to manufacture? Statistics – Can you use scientific methods for analyzing data? Project management – Can you use best practices in project management to keep a project moving forward? Prototyping – Do you have innovative ideas about how to solve problems? Can you quickly convert those ideas into a working prototype from which you can learn? You will have access to a lab full of assembly and cutting equipment, CNC machining, and 3D printing services. Communication – How well do you interact with your peers? Will you be honest and open with your management team and with the recipients of your device? Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor: For more information please contact us at [email protected] PWDNET

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling
Computing skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Visio), Share Point, etc.
Experience designing products (injection molded and other).
Experience with implementing new products into manufacturing.
Ability to work well and communicate with other interdisciplinary engineers and project stakeholders
High degree of accountability and ownership to get the job done.
3D modeling – Are you a user of SolidWorks?
Engineering fundamentals – Can you use math and statistics to drive a product design and process development/improvement?
Design for manufacturability – Can you use general engineering practices to design products in such a way that they are easy to manufacture?
Statistics – Can you use scientific methods for analyzing data?
Project management – Can you use best practices in project management to keep a project moving forward?
Prototyping – Do you have innovative ideas about how to solve problems? Can you quickly convert those ideas into a working prototype from which you can learn?
Communication – How well do you interact with your peers? Will you be honest and open with your management team and with the recipients of your device?

Responsibilities

Review customer specifications
Perform requirements analysis
Develop concepts
Generate practical designs through modeling and analysis
Conduct formal design reviews
Build and test working hardware to demonstrate compliance with customer requirements
Work with manufacturers and vendors for part and assembly fabrication
Manage CAD and BOM data (large models) in PDM systems (Solidworks PDM, 3DExperience, Arena)
Assist in designing, building, and testing mechanical components and systems
Document the design and problem-solving process
Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders on engineering design, best practices, and process improvements
Responsible for meeting deadlines and reaching beyond the “job description” at times to get things done.
Help with troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts
Engage in continuous improvement activities