Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description

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The Senior Engineer, Mechanical is responsible for the design and evaluation of hardware to support the development and sustainment of products for aerospace and medical applications.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provides imaginative, thorough, practical solutions to a wide range of complex designs for new programs and / or re-designs of existing programs
• Offers input to solving interface problems between engineering and other functions within the organization
• Executes work assignments where various engineering disciplines are required to achieve results
• Enlists commitment of individuals within the organization to establish a coordinated, focused effort toward a defined goal
• May be the technical leader and / or responsible for project / process planning; makes contributions in determining feasibility of goals / objectives
• Ensures project goals, schedule, and cost targets are met
• Contributes to the definition and design of products / processes that meet desired applications
• Will make frequent contact with other employees, as well as company customers and suppliers
• May generate test protocols and oversee the testing of engineering prototypes
• Represents the organization in providing solutions to challenging technical problems associated with specific projects
• Maintains revision control of models, drawings and documents
• Establishes a high standard for work ethic, quality and attention to detail

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Proven track record of working on complex projects and teams
• Experience using CAD 3D modeling software

Minimum Competencies :

• Capable of selection and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering
• Some knowledge of basic manufacturing requirements and demonstrated ability to incorporate those requirements into the product design / process
• Openly shares responsibility for the effect of technical decisions / judgments on program schedules or goals critical to the organization with other higher-level engineers, program management and organizational management
• Ability to interact effectively with representatives of customers, suppliers and intra-company groups to design products that meet defined requirements and specifications
• Remains current on field of expertise and technological direction
• Ability to manage technical risk

Preferred Qualifications :

• Clutches and brakes experience
• Aerospace actuators experience
• Geartrain and / or gear design experience
• Experience with Statistical Quality Control and Inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 practices.
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• FMEA analysis experience
• An understanding of DFMA

Preferred Competencies :

• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Basic understanding of GD&T
• Proficiency in MATLAB
• General understanding of CAE tools, such as FEA, CFD, etc.
• Ability to safely perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment

Operational Details / Work Environment

• Work activities may be performed at company facilities or at the facilities of the company’s customers and suppliers
• Work will be performed both in an office environment and in a laboratory environment
• Travel to customer and / or supplier sites may be required
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required in some workspaces

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