Senior Mechanical Engineer

Keenfinity•Lancaster, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design and development of complex electromechanical systems for next generation moving camera products. You will serve as a technical lead on development projects, making critical architecture, design and risk decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
8+ years of experience in electromechanical product development, including products released to series production.
Demonstrated experience designing mechatronic systems integrating mechanical and electronic hardware.
Experience as a senior engineer, planning, directing and checking the activities of junior colleagues.
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics into actionable decisions.

Nice To Haves

MCAD/ECAD fluency [ Creo Preferred ].
Thermal and structural simulation (static & dynamic).
Experience designing for global compliance and environmental requirements.
GD&T (ISO and ASME).
Design for vibration, shock and reliability.
Design experience with multiple materials: sheet-metal, die-casting, plastic injection molding (optical and structural), CNC machining, and die-cutting.
Experience with optics, including lens design for illuminators.
Experience with Intellectual Property management.
Knowledge of integrating AI tools into engineering tasks.
Demonstrated ability in problem solving activities employing tools such as 8D & CAR.
Quality certification: ASQ DFSS Greenbelt or similar.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical and electromechanical subsystem design from concept through series production.
Act as lead engineer on development projects, guiding a small team and driving technical execution.
Develop subsystem architectures that meet system-level requirements for performance, cost reliability, serviceability and time-to-market.
Lead cross-functional design review and technical risk assessments (FMEA, Focus Area Matrices).
Work with senior technical staff in developing key architectures for the future of the portfolio.
Support lifecycle management efforts including EOL, cost down, and field complaint investigations.
Maintain complex BOM structures supporting multiple product variants.
Partner with international suppliers on tooling development, DFM reviews, and process validation.
Create a culture of continuous improvement with regular retrospectives.
Support team in risk management and mitigation strategies.
Design, model, and validate complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
Support PCBA packaging, enclosure design, and thermal management strategies.
Develop and validate prototypes through simulation and physical testing.
Perform tolerance analysis, GD&T definition, and design for manufacturability and reliability.
Implement designs considering global environment, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure system-level integration and success.