Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Technical leader in the development of electro-mechanical solutions with various structural, cosmetic, and innovative mechanism-related challenges.
• Work closely with management in meeting departmental and business goals.
• Provide insight in planning the technical direction for projects/products, the department, and the business.
• Lead the design, development and product validation efforts associated with new product design and/or modifications to existing products.
• Provide key technical insight in problem-solving and performing root-cause analysis.
• Produce and/or supervise production of professional engineering documentation including but not limited to engineering specifications, assembly drawings, installation drawings, service pages, and engineering test specifications.
• Perform classical and professional engineering analysis (stress and tolerance) to validate design reliability.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements. For example, test specifications, engineering specifications, design review assessments, schedules, budgets, etc.
• Investigate new or existing technologies that can be effectively applied within the markets served by the business.
• Analyze field failures and production-related concerns for root-cause analysis in order to improve product manufacturability and/or performance.
• Initiate and perform lab testing of competitive products highlighting differences, strengths and weaknesses.
• Work with management and legal counsel to help protect the company’s intellectual property.
• Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for the projects or phases of projects.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for less experienced associates within the Engineering Department.
• Support Marketing and Communications in creation of literature supporting our products.
• May supervise and/or coordinate the work activities of subordinates.

Requirements

• BSME required, MSME preferred
• 7+ years relevant technical experience
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker and problem-solver who is current on state-of-the-art technology within their field.
• Self-motivated, professional, and positive leader who works well independently as well as in group/team activities.
• Expert in designing solutions fabricated using plastic injection molding, extrusions, sheet metal fabrication or machining operations.
• Professional knowledge and experience applying 3D drafting and modeling software.
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.