Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
• Update existing designs and drawings, conduct design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products
• Author and maintain assembly and inspection procedures related to the manufacture of mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical modules and sub-assemblies
• Change management and product structure management within CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
• Maintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team to execute changes to drawings as required
• Release technical documentation packages to external vendors and coordinate CAD file conversions
• Interact with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues, and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for improvements
• Ensure BOMs are properly structured and BOM data is accurate for procurement and collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies
• Design of modules as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and creating manufacturing documentation packages in support of outsourcing production
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Inventor) and experience using PDM software (preferably Autodesk Vault)
• Thorough understanding of fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and electromechanical and/or optomechanical assembly techniques
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management processes (ECO/ECR/MCO)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical systems and/or electronic systems manufacturing environments
• Experience with prototype fabrication and testing
• Familiarity with digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) environments
• Previous experience working in a startup environment

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

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About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in mechanical design principles, proficiency with 3D modeling tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred), strong experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DfM/DfA), knowledge of GD&T, and experience working with machine shops and contract manufacturers.