Senior Mechanical Engineer

Par Systems•Shoreview, MN

29d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Engineering is more than putting parts together, it's designing ideas that become reality. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions, is growing its Mechanical Engineering team. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company. Bringing a proactive mindset to work, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with Controls and Software Engineers, Sales, and Manufacturing, to create innovative custom automation solutions. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the work you do will advance space and air travel. Success Criteria: Every great project starts with a great design. Your experience in Solidworks will be honed by our chief and principal engineers and you will leverage your experience to mentor more junior coworkers. You will ensure the project requirements are tracked and met while keeping the project on schedule. Leading both internal and customer design review meetings will be another core component of bringing these complex projects to life. Help our new business initiatives flourish by providing technical guidance within your respective discipline and project teams. You'll be able to build more than just product orders, you'll innovate custom, high precision, machines for demanding aerospace applications. Additionally, you'll lead lab efforts for feasibility studies, process improvement, and customer demonstrations. Lastly, there are times when new design standards will be crucial for subsequent projects. Working with engineering leaders across business units will give you great career visibility with company leadership teams as you propose and assist in continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
7+ years of experience in machine design -- structural analysis preferred.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling packages -- Solidworks preferred.
Ability to manage a large machine design from the concept phase through modeling and detailing.
Demonstrated ability to own and drive projects to completion.
Strong skills in planning, organization and dedication to consistently deliver on commitments.
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Responsibilities

Ensure project requirements are tracked and met while keeping the project on schedule
Lead internal and customer design review meetings
Provide technical guidance within your respective discipline and project teams
Innovate custom, high precision, machines for demanding aerospace applications
Lead lab efforts for feasibility studies, process improvement, and customer demonstrations
Propose and assist in continuous improvement