Senior Mechanical Engineer- Waltham

Acorn Product Development • Waltham, MA

4d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Acorn Product Development is a product design and engineering company focused on global manufacturability. Its work spans consumer products, robotics, industrial, communications, and medical devices, serving Fortune 100 and 500 companies as well as start-ups. This Senior Mechanical Engineer position is based in the Waltham, Massachusetts office. The role involves technical leadership and hands-on product development, including taking complex electromechanical products from concept through production.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of design and engineering analysis experience.
• BSME or equivalent; an MSME is preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing robotic and/or automated hardware systems.
• Hands-on project management experience with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience transitioning at least two complex electromechanical products from early concept into production.
• Experience defining engineering requirements and hardware architecture for complex systems.
• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal, and machined components.
• Ability to specify and source off-the-shelf components, such as actuators, bearings, and fluid-handling components.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least three of the following areas: tolerance analysis; FEA and/or CFD; strength of materials; heat transfer; shock and vibration.
• Ability to work with distributed teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
• Hands-on shop/lab skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Experience with Creo.

Responsibilities

• Broaden technical knowledge and leadership skills.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Support development and maintenance of accurate project plans and proposals.
• Work with clients to identify requirements and brainstorm, define, and develop product solutions.
• Collaborate with ID/UX/UI teams to produce refined product designs.
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
• Create detailed designs and documentation to meet project objectives.
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling, and production.
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling, and first articles.
• Create project and technical reports as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k).
• Health care spending accounts.
• Quarterly and annual company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior