Senior Engineer I, AS Mechanical Engineering

K&S Careers•Fort Washington, WA

About The Position

The Senior Engineer I independently reviews and verifies mechanical engineering drawings to ensure complete, accurate documentation that complies with company standards. The role reviews mechanical part, assembly, and fabrication drawings; checks design documentation and engineering changes; and provides redline feedback to design engineers. It also works alongside design engineers and the manufacturing team to develop assembly fixtures and processes.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience reviewing mechanical designs, drawings, or manufacturing documentation.
Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting practices and engineering documentation.
In-depth understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter PDM system.
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, including CNC milling and lathe machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, injection molding, and precision assembly.
Strong knowledge of surface finishing and coatings.
General understanding of mechanics of materials and material selection.
Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Excellence (DFX) principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation and design issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified GD&T Professional (ASME) or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

Independently review and verify mechanical engineering drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
Review mechanical part, assembly, and fabrication drawings.
Verify proper use of drawing templates, title blocks, revision blocks, notes, and document-control requirements.
Ensure dimensions, tolerances, GD&T callouts, material specifications, finishes, and process requirements are clearly defined.
Confirm consistency between CAD models, drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and released documentation.
Assist with design documentation.
Check engineering changes and revision updates for correctness and completeness.
Redline drawings and provide clear feedback to design engineers for correction.
Assist in developing and improving engineering standards, drawing checklists, and best practices.
Develop assembly fixtures and processes alongside design engineers and the manufacturing team.