The Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with a local team or global engineering team on product design which satisfy customer specifications. This process includes design, product validation, completing documentation and executing launch items for production. Complete all related drawings, documentations and release in internal systems.

General Responsibilities
• Leverages engineering fundamentals and org to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

Support NPD Design projectsPerform design verification on original and/or derivative design ideas using analytical and experimental methods e.g. FEA & FMEAConducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel (technicians and drafting teams) in the preparation of detailed technology selection, conceptual design, detail design and prototypingDevelopment testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launchResolves problems of limited scope using engineering fundamentals.  Executes scripted Design/Process Validation (DV/PV) testing with limited support.  Complete Failure Analysis investigations and engineering evaluations Advanced learning about in-house and supplier manufacturing technologiesProficient understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transferStrong presentation skills - Ability to clearly present design concepts to customers, managers and peers verbally and using formal presentationsBasic understanding of design tools such as Matlab and MinitabProficient with the use of CAD/3D tools such as SolidworksAwareness of Design to Cost and Design for ManufacturabilityAble to meet tight deadlines and work to targetsClient focus – understanding and meeting clients’ needs.Problem solving and judgment – ability to assess options and implications in order to identify a solution.Ability to offer innovative solutions – adapting to change, leading the change processClearly communicate with global engineering teams and customersHolds self-accountable to achieving goals and standardsProficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Years of Related Experience: >3 year

License/Certificate Required: No

Driver's License Required: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Language skills: Fluent in English

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