What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer I position at Wilcox Industries?
Mechanical Engineers are a core component of the program team serving as the technical authority for mechanical design while working to deliver best in class product. Mechanical Engineers work closely with other Engineers, Program Managers, Machinists, Quality Engineers, external partners, and the customers to ensure Wilcox stays on the leading edge of technology and innovation while ensuring the team is delivering a product that our customer can trust his/her life with.
Roles & Responsibilities
Education & Experience:
Preferred Skills/Abilities:**Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Interfaces directly with and receives design feedback from manufacturing engineers, machinists, and other key members of operations throughout the product development process.
- Demonstrates the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
- Assists in the preparation of prototypes, models, and specifications for mechanical systems and component, with oversight from senior members of the team.
- Performs detailed engineering calculations and simulations (stress, thermal, linear dynamics) to support the design process, with oversight from senior members of the team.
- Analyzes material properties, stresses, and loads to ensure designs meet reliability standards, with oversight from senior members of the team.
- Conducts hands-on testing in laboratory or field settings to evaluate the performance, durability, and functionality of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
- Identifies any design flaws during testing and helps refine solution, with oversight from senior members of the team.
- Maintains organized records of design changes, testing results, and engineering decisions for future reference and traceability.
- Prepares mechanical engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, user manuals, and technical reports.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing) or equivalent experience.
- 0-2 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to design complex systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems, materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of the product development process.
- Basic understanding of GD&T.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally, for handling parts and prototypes.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to perform physical tests and handle tools/equipment used for prototyping.
- Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.
Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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