Description

The Mechanical Engineer role involves contributing to the development of innovative products and tools that support the company’s strategic goals.  

Key Responsibilities:

        Develop effective project plans to include engineering milestones, tasks, tollgates, and well-defined timelines.

        Conduct engineering analysis, including initial and outgoing design reviews, FEA, material selection, and tolerance studies.

        Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies.

Submit a scope of work for each project that includes budgetary numbers and the 

        goal of each project.

        Create, maintain, and review detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and test reports.

        Develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects.

        Lead prototyping, testing, and evaluations of theoretical designs.

        Drive anthropology-style analysis, critical thought, design, and project execution.

        Ensure products can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions and environments.

        Use research, analytical, conceptual, and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design.

        Serve as a mentor to an engineering team.

        Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing principles.

        Stay current with industry standards, safety regulations, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or similar engineering degree.

        5+ years of permanent engineering experience.

        Familiarity with polymers, plastics processing, injection, and compression molding.

        Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

        Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Creo Simulate, or similar).

        Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, etc.)

        Creativity and analytical skills.

        Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

        Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide updates to upper management.

        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.

        Accurate and attentive to detail with excellent documentation skills.

        Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

        Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

        Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach to meet deadlines.

        The ability to work independently and meet goals autonomously.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

        Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

        Experience in helmet or firefighting equipment design.

        Proven working experience in mechanical engineering.

        Licensed Professional Engineer.

        Expertise in injection-molded plastic component development.

        Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

        Meticulous attention to detail.

        High level of integrity and professionalism.

        Excellent interpersonal skills.

        Experience leading a team.

        Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing (five principles, deadly waste, 5S).