Senior Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Marine Group Engineering Team at the Waukesha Bearings office in Pawcatuck, CT. The ideal candidate will focus on naval defense projects involving fluid film bearings, magnetic bearings, and custom systems.

Responsibilities

• System and component level analysis (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Magnetic, etc)
• Analyze product designs, interpret results, and determine optimum solution to the customers' requirements for both new and existing products
• Perform engineering calculations, perform FEA analysis (e.g., stress, electromagnetic), examine specifications (procurement, MIL, ASME, etc.), expedite and process engineering changes (ECNs)
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team
• Create, Interpret and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
• Create test procedures and reports
• Create specifications for test rigs, guide designers to design test rigs, select and create control and measurement systems for test, support test programs
• Optimize company processes

Requirements

• 5-7 years of mechanical design/analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is preferred) in mechanical engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices
• Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions – Excellent problem-solving skills
• Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with customers, vendors, internal team
• Strong Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CSWA or demonstrated capability required)
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel
• Strong FEA system/assembly simulation experience (Solidworks Simulation is a plus)
• Mastery of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 a plus
• Comprehensive working knowledge of manufacturing processes with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control a part’s form, fit, and function
• A desire for cradle to grave support of complex systems

Qualifications

• US Citizenship only
• Competitive salary and benefits
• The ability to work a remote/hybrid schedule - 3 days a week onsite at our interactive and innovative Pawcatuck, CT facility, and 2 days a week remotely

Skills

• System and Component level analysis (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Magnetic, etc)
• Analyze product designs, interpret results, and determine optimum solution to the customers' requirements for both new and existing products
• Perform engineering calculations, perform FEA analysis (e.g., stress, electromagnetic), examine specifications (procurement, MIL, ASME, etc.), expedite and process engineering changes (ECNs)
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team
• Create, Interpret and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
• Create test procedures and reports
• Create specifications for test rigs, guide designers to design test rigs, select and create control and measurement systems for test, support test programs
• Optimize company processes

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 15 paid vacation days annually, prorated the first year based on hire date, 16 hours floating holiday
• Wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

Pay

• Pay Range: $120,000-$135,000 base salary
• Bonus Target: 8% performance & financial company metrics in our applicable plan