What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/R&D-MECHANICAL ENGINEER position at J C FORD COMPANY?
Description
Essential Functions:
The Product Development/R&D Mechanical Engineer performs hands-on product design, computer analysis, and technical development for new capital machinery products and technologies using successful interaction with vendors, internal team members, and customers. This high-energy individual leverages effective teamwork, negotiation skills, and sound judgment to translate marketing requirements into product specifications and technical solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an orientation toward details, and analytical problem-solving skills are a must.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes using Autodesk Inventor CAD models and drawings
- Ensure designs meet product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards
- Create and release product Bills of Materials
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
- Perform tolerance analyses
- Participate in Design and Drawing Reviews
- Develop product requirements and specification documents
- Develop test procedures, conduct product testing, and validate for production
- Develop project schedules and budgets
- Perform and document Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans
- Grow and maintain engineering knowledge base
- Travel to customer locations as needed to troubleshoot issues and ensure programs meet deadlines
- Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.
- Deliver presentations on technical findings and project status to cross functional teams and management
- Lead, mentor, develop and manage the work of other Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers
- Contribute to Engineering process development
- Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Requirements
Required Education:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university
Experience and Background:
- 12 years of relevant experience with BS in Mechanical Engineering
- 10 years of relevant experience with MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with high level of autonomy
- Advanced technical writing and documentation skills
- Ability to analyze complex data
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- A high degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Expert in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation, preferably using Autodesk Inventor
- PDM experience, preferably Vault
- Ability to perform structural finite element analyses using MSC Nastran or similar to accurately predict performance
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve results with minimal direction.
Preferred Experience:
- Design of Heavy machinery, preferably food processing equipment
- Design of electromechanical assemblies and linear motion driven mechanical systems
- Design of combustion devices
- Thermal analysis using CFD
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
- Training in Design for Six Sigma
Physical Requirements:
Most of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production
JC Ford is an equal opportunity employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
