Mechanical Engineering Technical Expert

Description

General Position Overview

This work is complex and difficult and requires Program / Project Management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of standard company procedures, and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the particular assignment. May be assisted by a Level 1 engineer. Decisions involve moderate to significant risk to the organization, and results may have a long-lasing impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving towards complete technical competency and mastery of the field. Position mentors the Mechanical Engineering team and is regarded as a subject matter expert in all Soundoff Signal products.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Ensures the timely, accurate and successful translation of product design requirements into manufacturable product designs at the lowest cost
• Verifies all validates all product design and design changes with appropriate engineering analysis and testing such as (but not limited to) engineering analysis, FMEA's, WCA, tolerance analysis, moldflow analysis, finite element analysis, thermal analysis, cfd analysis, design experiments, metrology evaluation, benchmarking, prototyping and testing
• Ensures manufacturability and optimization of product designs through design reviews, things gone wrong reviews and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Validates product designs by developing validation test plans, analyzing prototype builds, and successfully completing design qualification and production validation testing activities.
• Documents all responsibilities and / or activities in order to maintain accurate records and project accountability.
• Documents, organizes, and manages all engineering analysis, design development, design verification and design validation outputs and deliverables.
• Monitors and controls cost and timing objectives.
• Ensures that design and development activities and requirements are met relative to design goals, product cost and delivery schedules.
• Support Customer Service, manufacturing and technical service inquires, including occasional travel.
• Assist in communications with American and Asian suppliers.
• Daily communication with both internal and external parties regarding revisions and updates for all forms of product documentation.
• Assemble prototypes to be used in testing
• Able to perform job consistently and without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years experience. Years experience plus M.S. Mechanical Engineering will be considered
• Serves as a coach and mentor to the technical aspects of Soundoff Signal products
• Defines mechanical product design standards
• Improves mechanical design process and deliverables
• Subject matter expert in engineering tools such as WCA, FMEA, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, DVPNR, Moldflow
• Subject matter expert in ASME Y14.5 Standard for GD&T
• Subject matter expert in and ability to create and maintain FMEA and DVPNR tools
• Subject matter expert of metrology principles
• Formal problem solving training obtaining green or black belt status
• Hands on mechanical aptitude in a shop environment with proven ability to produce / modify prototype parts (3D printer, mill, drill press, bender, grinder, welder)
• Proficiency in the basic Microsoft software packages including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals/ use full discretion in selecting procedures and techniques that should be applied.
• Ability to read and analyze procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, management, and customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer operation
• Work cooperatively and professionally with others

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
• Must be able to handle and work with small parts.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
• Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required
• May work remotely
• Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours