Mechanical Engineer (Entry-Level)

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Product Development of Components/Cable Assemblies, you will drive mechanical design and process engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and legal requirements. This role involves strong collaboration with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance teams, as well as representing the organization at customer or supplier meetings (travel up to 10% annually).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and process engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive mechanical design and process engineering initiatives under the direction of the Head of Product Development of Components/Cable Assemblies.
• Provide necessary tools and methods, measure performance based on KPIs, and continuously improve product and process levels.
• Implement and maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems within mechanical design and process engineering functions.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, business, and safety requirements, collaborating with legal advisors as needed.
• Adhere to all regulations and guidelines contained within the Global Management System.
• Actively participate in weekly Product Development and Staff Review Meetings with Product Management and R&D Group.
• Implement all management directives from the Head of Product Development of Components/Cable Assemblies.
• Provide technical support to the connector product and process engineering teams.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with cross-functional departments.
• Represent the organization at customer or supplier meetings as required.
• Provide contract review, mechanical engineering, and application/process engineering support for all H+S products.
• Ensure timely and accurate flow of documentation to support the H+S Customer Support Team.
• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing or aerospace experience.
• Working knowledge of rectangular and geometric tolerancing (per ANSI Y-14.5).
• Mastery of military and commercial specifications and requirements.
• Proficiency in CATIA v5, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD LT.
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external audiences.
• Attention to detail and engineering control methods.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with strong prioritization skills.
• Acute customer focus and cultural awareness.

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to handle change effectively.
• Customer focus and ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and exercise cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Physical and mental ability to perform essential tasks, including working under stressful and demanding conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Generous 401k Match.
• 15 days PTO.

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 annually.