ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead mechanical design efforts for complex products, systems, and subsystems
Drive system architecture decisions, design trade studies, and technical risk mitigation
Own designs from concept development through NPI, production release, and sustaining
Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure production readiness and smooth ramp
Plan and execute verification, validation, and reliability testing activities
Support field and manufacturing issues through structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Participate in and lead technical design reviews across multiple projects
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through coaching, design feedback, and technical guidance
Contribute to and help define engineering standards, processes, and best practices
Influence technical direction across teams without direct authority
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Proven ability to lead and deliver complex mechanical systems or architectures
Deep expertise in at least one core area (e.g., precision design, analysis, DFMA, electromechanical systems) with breadth across others
Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production engineering
Advanced proficiency in mechanical analysis, including FEA and analytical modeling
Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, validation, and reliability testing
Strong knowledge of materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience integrating mechanical systems with electronics, software, motion, thermal, or fluid systems
Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or equipment design
Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise team technical capability
Excellent communication skills and strong engineering judgment
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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