Mechanical Engineer

Primary Purpose of Position:

Work with a dynamic team to design, develop, optimize and support machines and equipment used to fabricate composite parts and assemblies. Apply creativity, experience and rigor to synthesize customer functional requirements into machine architectures that progress our manufacturing capabilities. Integratively design systems attempting to balance innovative and proven solutions while meeting demanding schedules. Exercise sound judgment, and when uncertain, display initiative and welcome critical feedback.

Essential Functions:

Work with teammates, management and other groups to fully understand and meet or exceed customers’ requirements, goals, deliverables and deadlines.

Develop mechanical and machine design concepts to meet customer and internal needs and translate them into functional and efficient manufacturing systems.

Develop and perform machine system testing to ensure robustness and reliability.

Coordinate with vendors and internal machine shop to procure system parts on schedule.

Participate in the discovery, evaluation, prioritization and implementation of improvements to machines and processes.

Develop and maintain clear and accurate machine documentation: requirements, plans, drawings, solid models, analyses, BOMs, operating instructions and required operator training.

Proactively identify, prioritize, communicate and mitigate machine, project and company risks.

Apply resourceful and hands-on approach with a wide range of fabrication methods, materials and mechanical equipment.

Manage job stress and interact positively and effectively with others.

Lead, guide or coordinate the efforts of teammates when required.

Perform various other assigned tasks, responsibilities and projects.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Education and Abilities:

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years of related experience.

Can demonstrate exceptional hand sketching and solid modeling skills in Catia or SolidWorks.

Able to competently perform FEA and engineering hand calculations.

History of creative design with examples of past innovation on complex machines.

Skilled in hands-on fabrication and performance of detail-oriented design engineering.

Possess a deep understanding of reliable and robust machine design principles.

CAM and PLC programming a plus.

Experience in composite design, analysis and tooling a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.

Is an equal opportunity employer and to meet ITAR regulations applicants must provide US Person documentation

Does not hire or employ tobacco, marijuana, or illegal substance users and enforces a substance free workplace. All employees are subject to pre-employment, random, post accident, and reasonable belief testing throughout employment.