Mechanical Engineer

Knowledge of or experience with technologies including injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, metal fabrication, casting, extrusion fluid flow and pressure dynamics. Design and engineering of complex assemblies and sophisticated system level products including electrical, software and mechanical components and integration.

Title: Mechanical Engineer (onsite work)
Duration: 6 Months (possibility of converting to FTE)
Location: Portland, OR

The Mechanical Engineer works on new and existing designs to both the market and Client internal environment. Client's designs are proprietary. This position involves capturing the Voice of the Customer and working with a cross-functional design team which includes members from all facets of the organization.

Required Skills:
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2+ years of industry experience
Electromechanical component and assembly design
Ability to solve problems independently and manage the workload of multiple projects and tasks
Ability for occasional travel to customer sites
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills
SolidWorks CAD design capabilities
Manufacturing drawing creation
BOM management and part numbering
Experience with top-down assembly methodology, 3D modeling, and 2D drawing creation

Daily Responsibilities:
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including material selection, stress analysis, and kinematics
Knowledge of or experience with technologies including injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, metal fabrication, casting, extrusion fluid flow and pressure dynamics
Ability to design components and assemblies with high precision, considering tolerances for manufacturing and assembly processes
Design and engineering of complex assemblies and sophisticated system level products including electrical, software and mechanical components and integration
Experience with prototyping and iterating on design concepts
Ability to manage design and development projects from start to completion
Development and coordination of testing and test fixtures to verify product performance
Follow Design and Development processes and procedures for conformance to quality management system
Excellent communication skills
Process and product improvement initiatives to eliminate defects and waste
Understand and conform to applicable regulatory safety guidance and certification needs as it pertains to our product requirements
Supplier identification and selection as needed
Development and documentation of assembly methods for new and existing products
Development of documentation materials for field retrofit kits
Development and procurement of assembly fixtures
Drawing review and approval for production release
Quality-driven process documentation including Product Specification, Test Plan and FMEA
First article reviews and approval of components for manufacturing approval
Comfortable communicating with global vendors on DFM concerns and troubleshooting issues during the process of making parts
Must be able to utilize strong project management skills to drive cross-functional coordination and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
Cooperatively provides hands-on job function training to co-workers as needed
Must understand and comply with Safety, 5S, ISO, and other corporate programs, initiatives and procedures
Dependable and consistent attendance is critical for team performance and productivity
Other duties or special projects as assigned


The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND