Mechanical Engineer Product Support

The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and designing both components and full products. The position is responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects.

Essential Functions

· Full life cycle of a product including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and certification. Maintain existing products (failure analysis, design improvements, and engineering change orders)

· Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements

· Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results

· Test and evaluate theoretical designs

· Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems

· Evaluate the final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety

· Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions

· Estimate budget and scope of project

· Solicit observations from operators

· Travel to manufacturing facilities internationally to observe, quality check, and provide feedback to manufacturer

· Prepare product reports and documentation

· Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

· Other duties and projects assigned

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

· Proven working experience in mechanical engineering

· Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering

· Ability to understand and trouble-shoot electro-mechanical systems

· Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, etc.)

· Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, materials science etc.

· Creativity and analytical skills

· Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

· Technical writing skills

· BS degree in Engineering

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent math and data calculation skills

· Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication including electronic mail communication.

· Ability to stand, sit, type, work at a computer, speak on the phone, and travel via plane to meet with customers and manufacturing facilities.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

· Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar)

· Familiarity with LabView

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. SPIA will make reasonable accommodations requested

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit or stand; use hands to finger or handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; read and see near objects. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds