Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Description

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Job Duties

- Work onsite, embedded with clients and engineers to deliver designs that meet client and project team objectives. - Architect, design, and integrate intricate mechanical systems. - Efficiently represent concepts for your designs using block diagrams, rough CAD/schematics, sketches, etc. - Solve problems and design solutions that incorporate custom (injection-molded, machined, 3D-printed, and sheet metal), semi-custom, and off-the-shelf parts. - Perform paper-studies using various mechanical engineering academic principles, such as force and energy balances, structural calculations, mechanical vibration, tolerance analysis, mechanical power transmission, etc. - Manage large 3D CAD assemblies of many components. - Generate and maintain an organized bill of materials. - Create 2D drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. - Quickly and effectively prototype design concepts, testing specifications and iterating. - Work collaboratively with other engineers of various disciplines. - Identify appropriate manufacturing methods for prototyping and production. Design components appropriately for those manufacturing methods. - Manage, organize, and prioritize technical issues on your designs and drive toward resolution. - Work closely and communicate regularly with clients and project management to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, issues, design decisions, and risks. - Coordinate with external partners in areas like industrial design and contract manufacturing.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university. - 8+ years of relevant professional engineering experience. - Proficient knowledge of SolidWorks (highly preferred) or equivalent CAD package. - Thorough understanding of 2D drawings, with a preference for strength in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and how it is applied to design and manufacturing. - Demonstrable knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design considerations – injection molding, sheet metal, machining, rapid prototyping, etc. - Demonstrable knowledge of assembly and alignment methods - screw joints, snap fits, dowel pins, heat-staking, etc. - Ability to identify and root-cause system-level defects. - Experience in design and integration of complex systems working closely with cross-functional disciplines (electrical, firmware, software, and systems engineers). - Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively. - Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Ability to communicate clearly and write detailed reports. - Have a positive attitude and focus on client success. - Ethical and honest in every part of the job.

Pluses to Have

Experience in any of the following areas is a strong plus: - Robotics design experience using small actuators and general kinematics. - Experience with mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems including stepper and DC motors, solenoids, gear and belt drive systems, linear actuators, bearings, sensors, and electronics. - Electronics packaging design, including structural FEA, thermal management, and space-constrained design. - Test equipment design experience that includes capturing requirements and then designing and building test instruments to support testing of prototype hardware. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design considerations for injection molding, sheet metal, machining, rapid prototyping - Experience using a CAD PDM system to manage CAD files - Finite Element Analysis, Computation Flow Dynamics, or experience in other simulation packages.

Compensation and Benefits

Two types of contractor roles will be considered: - W-2 contractor (employee of Simplexity): - Hourly rate $70 - $90/hr, depending on experience - Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents - 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service - Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance - 11 paid holidays - 15 days of paid-time-off (PTO) accrued each year - 1099 contractors (have your own registered consulting/contracting business): - Hourly rate $95 - $125/hr, depending on experience - No benefits, holidays, or paid time off (PTO) included No recruiters please. Job location is in the Seattle, WA metro region at a Simplexity client site. Initial ~6 month contract with expectation of multi-year engagement. Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. *** Please be advised that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as a gmail, ymail, hotmail, etc. If you suspect that you have been contacted by someone impersonating Simplexity Product Development who is using a fraudulent email address, please do not reply. If you are not sure, please fill out a contact form at https://www.simplexitypd.com/contact/ to report the incident. ***