Principal Engineer- OEM Products
GCX · Petaluma, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, Develop, Verify and Validate product designs and engineering solutions to meet defined OEM customer user needs.
- Pitch new business, lead technical discussions and serve as a lead technical advisor on key strategic opportunities.
- Develop project plans and assist with design input definition.
- Affirm project timelines and ensure projects are kept within scope, time and cost.
- Inform internal and external customers of project status.
- Develop and present solution proposals to external customers and commercial teams.
- Maintain interactions with other departments to solicit and distribute information.
- Recommend and participate in functional training to advance technical capabilities and stay current with manufacturing and engineering methods.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers for overall project success.
- Provide technical problem-solving expertise to diverse functions including marketing, sales, manufacturing, quality, and customer support.
- Address Customer Feedback / Complaints and Corrective Actions where needed.
- Engage in cost reduction efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years’ product development and design transfer experience
- Project management skills allowing engagement on multiple projects
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience
- Ability to perform complex FEA analysis
- Proficiency in Injection molding, extrusion, sheet metal, and casting design
- Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill PDM system
- Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) software
- Familiarity with design for healthcare environments (ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1) a major plus