<p>Summary</p> <p>Under general direction of the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for new product, mechanical design, product improvements, documentation, production fixture design, reliability analysis as well as providing technical expertise and product knowledge using a variety of engineering disciplines. The Mechanical Design Engineer will also work collaboratively with other members of the Engineering team to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Lead engineering projects covering the company's range of technology and product areas Design and develop complete devices that integrate mechanical, electrical/electronic components Interact with Product Management, Marketing and Customers to fully understand product requirements and develop cost effective and innovative solutions Create solid models and drawings for assembly, components, tooling and fixturing in SolidWorks Perform Finite Element Analysis on high stress components Work with internal and external vendors and consultants to create and test functional prototypes of new devices, component changes, and design improvements Create designs that are aligned with assembly and manufacturing capabilities; perform Design-for-Manufacturing reviews Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop assembly, process control and quality workmanship procedures Perform product verification and validations according to the defined design inputs and product specifications Develop multi-level Bill-of-Materials Write reports, specifications, correspondence, and procedures Ensure products comply with and are certified to applicable specifications and regulatory standards Stay abreast of any new technologies, including design software, rules, design practices etc. Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of electronic products Perform schematic design, analysis, and Simulation of electronic circuits Provide guidance to internal and external sources for PCB layout Lead and train members of the Design Team Work closely with a wide variety of internal and external customers to define, meet or exceed design parameters during the design phase. Interface with customers on test related issues when applicable Perform other tasks as assigned by manager</p> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>BS in Mechanical Engineering 3+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience, preferred Proficient in software tools including Solid Works, 3D CAD modeling and Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 structure and requirements Expertise with tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFM and statistical techniques Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff at all levels in the organization Understanding of commodities including: cable harnesses, CNC milling/lathe, PCBA, box-builds, and electronic components Excellent problem solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds</p>