Sr. NPD Project Engineer - Mechanical

Sr NPD Project Engineer Mechanical•Bolingbrook, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr NPD Project Engineer will support product realization through cross-functional team collaboration. Responsible for managing portions of the new product design process. As a Sr. NPD Project Engineer - Mechanical you will: Be responsible for leading portions of the design process, completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule. Develop schedules, coordinate and manage low complexity projects of with little to no supervision. Prepare budgets and defines resource needs for projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility. Assist with completion of the Product Realization Stage Gate Requirements. Be responsible for ensuring that project meets requirements of specifications and standards, while promoting error-proof assembly. Be responsible for creation of project test plan and completion of inside and outside test programs. Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process. Be responsible for reviewing test data and ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and pre-test calculations and meets or exceeds G&W requirements. Perform engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents Perform formal root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required. Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies. Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes. Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved Give direction to supporting personnel such as Engineers, Designers, and Technicians. Follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries. Participate in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings. Ensure that selected parts and processes meet project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability. Perform other duties as assigned possibly.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development
Experience working on highly technical and innovative projects with demonstrated ability to be constantly challenged with new problems
3D parametric modeling
Running finite element modeling and check design feasibility within mechanical, thermal and multi-physics environment.
Strong technical knowledge required in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics and material properties
Familiarity with various manufacturing methods to include casting, machining, molding, stamping and forming
Familiarity with new product development Stage Gate Process.
The ability to write technical documents, like test reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
The ability to read and interpret technical standards.
The ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written, presentations) across all levels of the organization.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with DFMEA and DOE required.
Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
The ability to use small hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis
A history of creativity, innovation, and initiative.
A self-starter driven to learn new methodologies.
Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems a plus
Experience with trip free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design a plus.

Responsibilities

Leading portions of the design process, completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule.
Developing schedules, coordinating and managing low complexity projects with little to no supervision.
Preparing budgets and defining resource needs for projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility.
Assisting with completion of the Product Realization Stage Gate Requirements.
Ensuring that project meets requirements of specifications and standards, while promoting error-proof assembly.
Creating project test plan and completion of inside and outside test programs.
Constructing and testing prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
Reviewing test data and ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and pre-test calculations and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
Performing engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents.
Performing formal root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes.
Preparing written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required.
Interfacing with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
Providing Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes.
Consulting with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved.
Giving direction to supporting personnel such as Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
Following established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
Participating in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture.
Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings.
Ensuring that selected parts and processes meet project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability.
Performing other duties as assigned.