What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Monnit Corporation?
Job Summary:
Monnit, the global leader in remote monitoring solutions, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer provides hands-on design engineering expertise to new product development programs and product improvement initiatives. Specific responsibilities include product and tooling design, model-making, prototyping, material selection, design validation, and product design documentation. It is expected that this individual demonstrates the ability to apply advanced engineering principles to complex issues and works effectively with cross-functional teams. The designs and products developed must meet overall product and marketing requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct upfront conceptual design evaluations
- Design products, tooling and manufacturing processes for new product development from prototypes to scaled manufacturing
- Lead design decisions with varying levels of technical complexity
- Ensure quality is built into designs and driven throughout product and process development
- Participate in other aspects of product development and sustainability such as: solving manufacturing issues, product performance, product improvements, and value engineering
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Work in close support of the marketing department in the analysis of customer need (VOC) and the development of product specifications
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams and other core disciplines (manufacturing and process engineering, quality and marketing)
- Maintain proper documentation of technical and experimental activities such as product and material specifications and design validation testing
- Perform other non-routine duties and assignments, as directed
Job Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 0-5 years' experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD preferred; knowledge of 3D solid model design tools (i.e. SolidWorks) also preferred
- Ability to apply engineering principles to material selections, process definitions, qualification testing and data analysis for new product development or product improvement projects
- Relevant work experience in an R&D, sourcing, manufacturing and product management group
- R&D experience in the electronic device industry. Knowledge of extrusion, also desired
- Machine-shop experience
- Potential to influence and lead cross-functional teams and prioritize and optimize the efforts
- Experience or skill in industrial design
- Creative and entrepreneurial spirit