Sr Mechanical Engineer

Creates custom application solutions for clients
Researches, designs, develops, and tests a variety of mechanical equipment and systems
Develops new or improved products, processes, equipment and/or technological methods.

Involved a variety of unique and custom design projects including developing and evaluating plans for major projects
Assesses feasibility of proposed applications, including researching and/or testing ideas
Provides leadership and instruction to less experienced staff members
Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, internal staff and vendors.

•   Works in a team environment to develop new product designs that meet customer requirements.

•   Conceptualizes, documents and designs systems and plans while remaining organized.

•   Coordinates and communicates work flow.

•   Develops test procedures and work instructions for products.

•   Designs test environments including test equipment, test software, and assembly of test stations and equipment.

•   Works with management on quality systems for manufacturing

•   Troubleshoots and resolves production and field problems associated with design.

•   Trains production technicians on proper testing procedures and processes

•   Create and present conceptual, preliminary and/or final design reports to customers

•  Ten (10) years' experience in mechanical product design and development.

•   Experience in all facets of mechanical engineering including Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering failure theory, and mechanical assemblies

•   Experience working with hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and/or bolting tools/solutions

•   Experience in control and test equipment

•   Working knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process (tools, fabrication, welding, materials, procurement, flow, etc.)

•   Understands fundamentals of GD&T as well as legacy print creation and interpretation.

•   Ability to communicate effectively with technical, non-technical staff, suppliers and customers.

•   Skilled at developing and maintaining cooperative relationships.

•   Computer literate: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ability to create engineering programs using excel or other applications to aid design efforts.

•   Competent in 3D CAD software applications
IE Solidworks (preferred), Creo, Inventor, Solidedge, NX, Onshape etc.

•   Experience with automation hardware and software is desirable.

Education

•   Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree (ABET accredited)

•   EIT certification or PE licensure is ideal but not mandatory

Other Essential Skills:

•   Able lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

•   May involve some occasional weekend work.