Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Bedford
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer will work directly as a member of our multidisciplinary product development team, applying their mechanical expertise to implement truly novel solutions to solve customer challenges. They will work independently to creatively develop pieces of the system alongside the other engineering disciplines to ensure a cohesive system design. Responsibilities will focus on launching new products into production and supporting systems fielded at customer sites, as well as managing technical progress at contract manufacturers and strategic supply partners. Responsibilities Include:

• Works closely with all engineering competency teams to modify existing designs, create new designs, and produce the documentation necessary to assure their quality, repeatable manufacture.
• Participates in all phases of projects, including, but not limited to: Requirements definition, prototyping, design, integration & test, deployment, installation, and support as required.
• Internalizes the notion of ownership, displays the qualities of a self-starter and proactive problem solver throughout a project from conceptualization to customer acceptance.
• Hosts design reviews in formal and informal settings on project and across projects to enhance the quality of system designs seeking feedback across various engineering competencies as part of each engineering process stage.
• Coordinates activities with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other support partners.
• Travel to suppliers and customers as necessary to support build and installation of projects.
• Desire to get your hands dirty prototyping using hand tools and common shop equipment. Skills and Technical Requirements:
  • Experience with various volume production processes (prototype to high quantity production).
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM for detail design and data management.
  • AutoCAD experience for interfacing with customers and understanding high-level facility layouts.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback across organizational levels.
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14 drafting standards and machine shop/manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity or ability to learn JIRA, Confluence, and Omnify.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across projects to meet project timelines.
  • Ability to interface with customers and sales and adapt to new ideas and compromises.
  • Previous experience with material handling system design, motion control systems, sensors, actuators and robotic mechanisms. Preferred Skills and Experience:
    • Mass production experience of complex electromechanical assemblies (DFM, DFA).
    • Knowledge of FMEA, DFM/A, Six Sigma.
    • Knowledge of molding and casting technologies for plastic and metal materials.
    • Tolerance analysis and a strong understanding of GD&T.
    • Test stand development and validation testing.
    • Programming (C++, Python).
    • System or topology optimization. Educational Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS preferred

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