Senior Mechanical Engineer

Summarized Accountability :  The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will support equipment sustaining engineering efforts, from initial development and prototyping to final design, as we continue to grow and expand our product offerings. You will report to the Engineering Manager. There could be travel to the Contract Manufacturers facilities, both domestically and internationally when required. You will assist in all aspects of mechanical design, and you will serve as mechanical design lead for designated projects for mechanical design. You will receive general supervision and direction from the Engineering Manager and work independently and with a cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prototype : Design & develop prototypes for proof of concept and ultimate manufacture, test and refine key components with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in mind.
• Design and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Support and lead engineering refinement of new and existing products. Prepare updates of new CAD models and BOMS adhering to change management system.
• Prepare and execute protocols for design verification, system characterization, & validation testing.
• Select commercial electrical and mechanical components according to established specifications, and evaluate for performance, reliability, availability, and cost. Create corresponding BOM.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards appropriate for the product under development and in operation (Examples of this are electromechanical safety certifications through UL, TUV, Intertek or equivalent as well as applicable food safety and food contact regulations such as FDA, EU, GB, etc.).
• Identify and liaison with key suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Track and manage the sub-projects, plan, and take adaptive action, prepare status reports.
• Lead and support design reviews for new and existing platforms.
• Work with manufacturer to develop assembly guidelines and establish quality control and testing protocols.
• Work with product development team from concept generation through commercialization.
• Set-up and or assemble test fixtures / apparatus, including measurement and data acquisition instruments; design, and source test fixtures / apparatus as needed.

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