Senior Mechanical Engineer

Jaktool•Cranbury, NJ

16d

About The Position

JAKTOOL is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will oversee a team of engineers who are responsible for all phases of the project life cycle including concept generation, preliminary and detail design, analysis, testing, and assembly, as well as manufacturing support. This hands-on leadership role works closely with other teams to qualify and execute design deliverables, as well as manage external suppliers, vendors, sub-contractors, and internal resources within JAKTOOL.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical \ Aerospace \ Industrial engineering
Ideal candidate will have at least 6 years engineering design experience post-graduation
Fluency in CAD software (Solidworks preferred
Possess a high degree of hands-on mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
A clear understanding of GD&T Standards
Experience with mechanical user interfaces and mechanism design including cams, linkages, or other critical features
Experience with rapid prototyping methods and iterative design
Experience with performing tolerance stack-ups and knowledge of inspection tools
Excellent analytical, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Prior Supervisory experience
Completion of an authorized Six Sigma Green Belt Program (or higher) & certification preferred
Hands-on experience in manufacturing/fabrication, CAM, and or assembly is preferred (lathe, mill, machine tools)

Responsibilities

Review & approve drawings prepared by design team for release
Coordination and management of project schedules with customers and supply chain
Design, analysis, modeling, assembly, and validation of mechanical systems and subsystem.
Perform structural analysis including, but not limited to, traditional hand calculations and FEA to support product development and design.
Perform/oversee testing and validation of products to confirm design specifications and evaluate potential failure mode and life expectancy.
Documentation and organization of design-related data / technical drawing packages following design and revision controls per ISO 9001 and internal standard practice.
Support brainstorming of new, creative product concepts and ideas.
Collaborate with manufacturing team to generate new, creative solutions to bring product concepts to completion
Testing and theoretical analysis of designs to determine product safety, efficacy, and conformity
Supervise, lead, hire, train and mentor design engineers and interns
Use of CAD (SolidWorks/CREO) software to create solid models, assemblies, and engineering drawings in accord with ASME Y 14.5 2009.
Use of precision metrology equipment (optical comparator, micrometers, etc.)
Participate in and/or host product development and design review meetings.
Write performance reviews, solve internal issues
Oversee the design requirements on contracted projects
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts
Encourage a team environment
Develop a broad knowledge base of technologies used in the markets served & of JAKTOOL’s capabilities to support sales
Work independently on assignments and able to multi-task on several projects
Travel up to 10% for attendance at trade shows, conferences, customer design meetings, and sales support
Other duties as assigned