Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing
• Oversee concept development, design, and engineering for new and existing products, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Perform engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, tolerance stack-ups, prototype generation, fatigue analysis, and production of manufacturing drawings
• Partner with global suppliers and tooling partners to validate designs, optimize production processes, and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop mechanical components for Nextpower horizontal tracking systems.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with the mechanical engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future improvements

Requirements

• Hands-on background in prototyping, pilot runs, and production ramp-up.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process
• Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis
• Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira
• Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills
• Toolsets required: SolidWorks, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred)
• Strong understanding of DFM for sheet metal stampings, roll-formed parts, cast parts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Problem solve time sensitive manufacturing and production issues gating product launches and ramps
• Extensive knowledge/experience with drawings, model and tolerance standards and application.
• Experience in mass production manufacturing and part validation (Stampings/Rollings/Castings)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T standards, tolerance analysis

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance