Engineering Operations

Summary:

• Location: Salem, VA 24153 (This is not a remote role)
• SHIFT: Weekdays (08:00 AM - 05:00 PM [Lunch: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM])

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end new product development projects, delivering results on time and within budget
• Define clear project objectives aligned with technical and business requirements
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams
• Proactively identify challenges and implement creative, effective solutions
• Create innovative, manufacturable designs for components in demanding environments
• Transform concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements
• Continuously seek improvements in performance, cost, and reliability
• Design and execute engineering validation tests for performance, durability, and compliance
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements
• Document test plans and outcomes clearly and accurately
• Define production test requirements and resolve design issues efficiently
• Research and select qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs
• Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and product literature
• Clearly communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders
• Perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mechanical design and product development
• Experience using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerancing analysis, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and project ownership in previous endeavors
• Effective time management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Self-motivated with a strong ownership mindset

Preferred Skills:

• Passion for high-performance engineered products
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept through production