Mechanical Engineer II

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer II – Product Introduction & Lifecycle plays a crucial role in coordinating new product introduction (NPI) activities and supporting the lifecycle management of assigned products within the Utilities product portfolio at Air Techniques, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for assigned products from development through commercialization.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Air Techniques and external development organizations for assigned products.
• Carefully coordinate cross-functional activities involving Engineering, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Service, and Supply Chain to support successful product launches.
• Support product transfer activities, including technical documentation, product knowledge, manufacturing information, and engineering changes.
• Maintain project schedules, risks, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of NPI objectives.
• Participate in product verification, validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Support lifecycle management activities, including product improvements, engineering changes, cost reduction initiatives, and component obsolescence.
• Aid in the investigation and resolution of technical, manufacturing, quality, and field-related issues.
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance during product introduction and lifecycle activities.
• Serve as backup for designated Product Responsible Engineers (PREs) and support technical product ownership activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prepare and communicate technical project status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality Management System requirements and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product development, product support, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments.
• Experience supporting product launches, engineering changes, manufacturing transfers, or product lifecycle management activities.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, OEM partners, or international engineering teams preferred.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical products, systems, and engineering processes.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.