Lead Mechanical Engineer

What You'll Do

• Manage a small team of machinists, coaching, setting priorities and effectively meeting department expectations and priorities.
• Utilize our company maintenance system to identify "High Volume" items that can be produced internally, understand the re-order quantities and determine minimum qty to inventory in a central location.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders and train team members to utilize this equipment.
• Efficiently and accurately produce parts to include determining appropriate machine tools to use; calculating where to cut or bore; determining how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine; determining how much material to remove; selecting tools and materials for the job; planning the sequence of cutting and finishing operations; monitoring and controlling feed rate and speed; ensuring workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled; and regulating temperature of workpiece.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment to include complying with OSHA standards and maintaining equipment to applicable code.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan's core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field required or combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of related experience required.
• Experience supervising or leading a small team preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD and scanning equipment.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to lead our CNC internal program.
• Demonstrated experience reverse engineering parts from physical samples, not just programming from existing drawings.
• Knowledge and experience with FDM 3D printing: machine operation, slicer software, material selection, and print troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Work experience in raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Expertise in machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments required.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge of the job including an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the job required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and procedures required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to and comply with all company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules required.
• Ability to direct others, train and coach individuals with their performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various people across the company at various levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or workstation.
• Regular walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Routine ability to lift or move loads up to 10-20 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Travel required up to 25%, may require overnight stays.