Senior Mechanical Engineer

RSS, LLC.•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•$113,900 - $186,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing, analyzing, validating, and improving mechanical designs to ensure products meet project requirements, manufacturing capabilities, performance expectations, and applicable industry standards. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams - including manufacturing, customers, and vendors - the Senior Mechanical Engineer helps drive continuous improvement through design standardization, process enhancements, and effective engineering change management to support reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance products.

Requirements

10+ years’ professional work experience in 3D modeling with CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar software.
6+ years’ experience in utility or commercial-scale solar design and implementation is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required from an ABET-accredited institution.
4+ years’ professional work experience in 3D modeling with CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar software.
Understanding of design drawings such as schematics, point-to-point wiring, and shop drawings required.
Solid understanding of design for manufacturing concepts.
Engineer-In-Training Certification and/or Professional Engineer license is preferred.
Ability to understand instructions in written, oral, and diagram formats.
Knowledge of utility or commercial-scale solar design and implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review project scope and design specifications and participate in design kickoff meetings.
Utilize engineered drawings, specifications, design criteria, and vendor shop drawings to develop detailed manufacturing drawings.
Continuously coordinate with the manufacturing team regarding capabilities and best practices for manufacturing.
Participate in the creation and maintenance of design tasks and schedules regularly.
Incorporate manufacturing feedback into designs through the Engineering Change process and effective communication with other stakeholders.
Create detailed 2D & 3D mechanical designs based on internal/external drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
Utilize mechanical engineering skills to solve technical problems, achieving gains in cost, reliability, and product performance.
Prepare clear and concise documentation for presentation of data and test results.
Support the manufacturing team to resolve issues experienced during the manufacture of designed products.
Validate design through application of engineering calculations, FEA Tools, design standards, and industry best practices.
Create Item numbers and Descriptions.
Participate in all parts of the R&D process (concept design, prototyping, product testing and validation, etc.).
Develop and maintain departmental work instructions and procedures to implement best practices and ensure quality in all steps.
Serve as an Admin for design programs to aid in the development of workflows.
Independently lead and execute large design projects with minimal to no supervision.
Review peers’ drawings in a Release for Manufacturing capacity.
Approve and Assign Design Criteria and Engineering Changes.
Create comprehensive testing plans.
Provide training for team members.
Initiate, lead, and develop new ideas and programs that will improve and accelerate the design process.
Provide Leadership and Technical Support toward Company Strategic Initiatives.