Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Full-Time, Direct-hire Reports To: Engineering Manager
Supervises: Mechanical Engineers
Essential Functions: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.Oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and products.Lead in the development of product specifications required for design and testing.Lead critical design reviews to anticipate deficiencies and opportunities for design improvement.Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures.Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Complies with safety policies and procedures.Complies with safety policies, practices and procedures. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, electro-mechanical product development and product lifecycle management, with at least 2 years of experience leading a team.Experience with designing plastic components, working with vendors through the tooling design, approval and production process preferred.
Special Skills & Qualifications: Proficient with SolidWorks and / or InventorExperience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably mold flow analysis toolsExperience with Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Bill of Materials (BOM) work instructions and design documentationKnowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsProficiency in engineering software and tools; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products for creating tables, charts, and reports.Ability to work effectively in a team environment