Description:
Ready to design and develop custom test solutions from start to finish using top-of-the-line technology?
This role: Lead Mechanical Engineering for Dynamic Test Projects related to the design of custom machines and rotary equipment. This role will put you front and center as design lead as you collaborate with a talented multi-disciplinary technical team throughout the life of the project.
- Participate in team meetings to identify project requirements, specifications, and timelines
- Apply engineering principles and formulas to designs and be able to explain and justify design decisions using engineering data
- Perform analysis of mechanical systems and collaborate with the mechanical build team as systems are built
- Consult with procurement for systems and components, ensuring that they meet the project's requirements and specifications
- Lead, supervise and guide a team of mechanical engineers and designers
Overall, as Lead Mechanical Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of projects by providing mechanical design expertise, leading the mechanical engineering team, and collaborating with other teams involved in the project.
Your background:
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, proficient using SolidWorks and SolidWorks FEA simulation software
- Strong understanding of and proper use of GD&T and manufacturing processes
- Experience designing custom machines and high-speed, high-torque rotating equipment, such as splines, gears and related machines for laboratory and production equipment
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Appropriate flexibility, a sense of urgency, motivation, and versatility to make a substantial contribution to the group's success.
- Able to interact with customers, vendors and all levels of our company
- Excellent communication skills are also essential
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% to attend meetings, visit project sites, or work with suppliers and customers.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities and ITAR regulations, sponsorship is not available