Mechanical Engineer II

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Check out this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Mechanical Engineer, under general supervision, is responsible for designing new products and ensuring that they meet performance, quality, manufacturing, and cost requirements for standard and/or custom products. S/He must possess the communication ability, technical expertise, creativity, and internal drive to create designs that are recognized as best- in-class in the hearing aid industry. The Mechanical Engineer must be able to work well in a team environment and have a passion for continuous improvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Develop system and component performance requirements.

• Work with project team to document specific performance targets using historical data and high-level user requirements as a guide

Design new and innovative standard and custom hearing aids and other auxiliary devices which meet product requirements.

• Integrate new technologies into product designs in conjunction with boundaries as defined by the Research and Technology group
• Propose design options that are manufacturable and harmonious with the Industrial Design.
• Specify materials and finishes that are appropriate to meet all design requirements.
• Interface with internal and external suppliers to develop and implement new processes and technologies.
• Work with a cross-functional team to ensure all manufacturing and performance requirements are met.
• Analyze component and assembly costs to ensure that designs are appropriate for the quality and reliability requirements.

Perform design verification testing to ensure that all criteria are met.

• Specify design verification testing to ensure that products meet quality and reliability requirements
• Support design validation testing of all new parts and assemblies.
• Aid prototype and production debugging efforts to ensure that design intent is met, and parts are acceptable for form, fit and function.
• Ensure product quality by evaluating and dispositioning First Article Inspection data.

Provide input into project planning and management to ensure that project schedules are met, and areas of high risk addressed.

• Coordinate and lead design reviews as required.
• Determine mechanical design tasks and provide input into project timelines and schedules.
• Provide project status updates at team meetings as required.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional team members to create and maintain DFMEA documentation which ensures that all key areas of potential failure have been considered and addressed.

Generate accurate design documentation.

• Generate accurate CAD models and drawings which communicate the design intent and ensure a high standard of quality.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date online documentation using Starkey documentation procedures.
• Create and submit Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for release.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

• Five to ten years in a product development environment required; hearing or medical device industry experience preferred.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Strong 3D modeling skills required
• Advanced proficiency in ProE with an emphasis on surfacing skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MSOffice Standard.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of injection molding processing and tooling.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of materials and processes used to manufacture injection molded plastic, stamped metal, and elastomeric components.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of product development best practices (i.e. DFM, DOE, DFMEA, FEA, Lean PD, etc...)
• Intermediate knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Basic understanding of acoustics and vibration highly desirable.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work well with numbers required.
• Ability to work independently to make decisions and report progress.
• Personal communication and conduct skills at a professional level.

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