Senior Mechanical Engineer

This well establish manufacturing of US made electromechanical devices is expanding its product development team and is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a knack for hands-on full cycle product development as well as a proven track record of leadership capabilities.  

Essential Functions:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and products.
• Lead in the development of product specifications required for design and testing.
• Lead critical design reviews to anticipate deficiencies and opportunities for design improvement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety policies, practices and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, electro-mechanical product development and product lifecycle management, with at least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• Experience with designing plastic components, working with vendors through the tooling design, approval and production process preferred. 

• Proficient with SolidWorks and / or Inventor
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably mold flow analysis tools
• Experience with Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Bill of Materials (BOM) work instructions and design documentation
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products for creating tables, charts, and reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment