Apex Order Pickup Solutions is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our global headquarters in Mason, Ohio.
Are you looking for a great opportunity to become a key mechanical technical contributor on various exciting new development initiatives in the IoT & SaaS space.
We leverage many of the latest emerging technologies to bring a seamless handoff of goods & materials to end users around the globe, while working on new additions to our already deep & innovative portfolio of real-world solutions that touch millions of users. Apex Order Pickup Solutions applies innovative, scalable software & hardware to enable safe, secure, frictionless order fulfillment for foodservice, retail, & wholesale distribution companies.
We are providing transformative Contactless Pickup solutions to a rapidly expanding global client base.
We don't just talk about the Internet of Things & Big Data ...we live it.
We use both every day to enable customers to perform contactless pickups of their coffee, pizza, take out, & curbside orders or laptops.
Our technology is helping Brands save time & reduce contact with their customers enabling killer customer experiences without killer overhead costs.
What you'll be doing:
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for supporting the full product development lifecycle with the creation of state-of-the-art mechanical structures & mechanisms.
This role would include supporting program planning, design definition, 3D CAD, 2D CAD, FEA analysis, mechanical testing, & rapid prototyping.
The desired deliverables are as follows:
Drive the direction of mechanical assembly & component program planning for multiple product initiatives. Assign mechanical program tasks within the mechanical team for executing assigned product roadmap. Lead individual technical mechanical projects within a larger product development program. Populate various mechanical development work products to define the mechanical architecture such as requirements, production specifications, service specifications, validation & verification specifications, test procedures, etc.... Lead the execution of mechanical analysis as needed such as DFMEA, FEA, Stack-up, & DFM. Produce 3D CAD structural designs during the concept & product design phases of the product lifecycle.
Implement cable management & component mounting strategies based on internal guidelines. Support the production of 2D product assembly drawings. Support the production of 2D component drawings with appropriate GD&T. Support 3D CAD harness design. Research & present various manufacturing methods in effort to reduce product costs while maintaining structural integrity. Establish & tests joint torque specification to achieve appropriate clamping load as needed. Design & build test fixtures for executing product validation efforts. Create production intent rapid prototypes as needed. Serve as CAD platform expert including product data management (PDM) administration. Drive the execution of approved engineering changes.
What you'll bring: B.S.
degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical field experience. 15 years or more of producing mechanical components in a product development environment. 3 or more years providing technical leadership through product development cycles. Expertise in working with CAD platforms such as Solidworks. Proficiency with various fabrication tools for creation of prototypes.
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Table saws, 3D printers, belt sanders, heat bending, vacuum forming, lathe, mills, etc....) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Mastery knowledge of GD&T based on manufacturing methods. Understanding of ASME Y14/ANSI Y14 standards. Exposure to various manufacturing methods based on materials such as metals, composites, & plastics. Exposure with FEA analysis tools such as Solidworks, Ansys, Altair, etc... Proficiency in designing class A surface components. Proficiency in designing solutions for various seam & edge treatment applications.
Preferred qualifications: Experience with MATLAB & other tools for performing calculations. Experience designing components utilizing various forming methods such a RIM, ROTO, thermoforming, vacuum forming, compression, resin transfer, etc... Experience designing components utilizing various metal fabrication methods such weldments, CNC routing/milling, laser cutting, stamping, hot/cold rolling, bending, extruding, etc.... Experience designing components utilizing snap fit joints. Experience working with regulatory bodies such as NSF for food grade sanitization.
Work environment: Physical Demands: Frequently requires handling with repetitive motions of materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Projects: We thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting where every day brings new challenges.
Our team members juggle multiple projects simultaneously, adapt quickly to changing priorities, & take on new initiatives with agility. Travel: Less than 10% of the time. Location: This position is a considered a hybrid of in office & fabrication environments.
Apex Order Pickup Solutions offers: Competitive salary. Hybrid work schedule, we work together in the office Tuesday- Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday (as schedules permit). Full benefits package including health insurance, life, dental & vision. Volunteer - paid time off. FSA, HSA, & supplemental insurance offering 401(k) plan with a company match.
Apex Order Pickup Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.