Mechanical Engineer 1

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer l is responsible for design, development, documenting, testing, and implementing components, assemblies, systems, and processes to advance technologies in health care education simulators. The Mechanical Engineer l will liaise between various departments to deliver designs fit for manufacturing, while being able to troubleshoot problems that production technicians encounter. Team members actively participate in the end-to-end development cycle and play a vital role in our pursuit of continuously improving the parts and materials used in the evolution of our best in class simulation products. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This position receives direct supervision from the Engineering Manager; may assist other departmental employees in the performance of their job functions. Does not exercise supervision over any position. Frequently exercises discretion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, design, develop, verify, validate, and launch products as they move through the development cycle from concept to production.   
• Manage all product related details, including developing plans and schedules, generating BOMs, developing DMR, DHF, product specifications, and budgets/cost analysis.
• Design and implement parts, molds, materials, systems, and/or processes to improve realism and product reliability.
• Develop project specifications in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Develop testing requirements and evaluate theoretical designs.
• Collaborate with others to efficiently resolve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure product reliability and manufacturability meet product performance standards consistently according to specified operating environments.
• Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques and consider the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
• Plan and design new production processes and produce detailed specifications and outline designs.
• Recommend modifications following prototype test results.
• Conduct research and use analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly CAD to develop mechanical solutions.
• Work cross functionally with other professionals, within and outside  the engineering functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 1 year of related experience.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2 years of CAD Design experience, preferably using SolidWorks
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and team oriented.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (speaking and written) preferred. 
• Strong mechanical engineering experience with an emphasis on product design.
• Hands-on experience with a background in prototyping and testing.
• Experience with material, part, and systems development preferred.
• Knowledge of mold design and molding techniques a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to express and exchange ideas and information in both written and verbal formats to convey detailed instructions with accuracy.
• Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment. 
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data.
• Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks. 
• Should possess excellent eye-to-hand coordination and manual dexterity.  
• The employee is interchangeably required to sit, stand, and walk.

WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN YOU JOIN THE GAUMARD FAMILY:

• Competitive Pay.
• Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.
• Satisfaction knowing that you have joined a long-standing company.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:   Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.