Mechanical Engineer Supervisor

For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. What is NDT you might be asking yourself? NDT is a testing and analysis technique used by many different industries such as oil & gas, military, power generation, aerospace and much, much more. Zetec is a global leader in NDT and located right here in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

Supervisor and contributor to a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineering team. The team is responsible for mechanical design in support of developing non-destructive test (NDT) equipment and associated automated delivery systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees a team of mechanical engineers that design, analyze, and maintain mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards.
• Utilizes CAD software and other design and modeling tools to plan, develop, and improve mechanical parts or components and communicate conceptual designs and specifications to stakeholders.
• Oversees prototype testing to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems and reviews data and analysis to develop improvements.
• Implements departmental policies and procedures to delegate workflow and ensure projects are completed on time and within required specifications and quality standards.
• Ensures projects follow organizational best practices for design, prototyping, and testing.
• Mechanical designer with technical proficiency in developing prototype solutions and guiding implementation.
• Implement designs within Zetec new product development process; responsibilities include specification, detailed design documentation (e.g., schematic, bill of material, cost), design review, prototyping, test support, and hand-off to production.
• Design applications are diverse and include machined, injection molded, and 3D printed parts.
• Designs include integration with servo motor/encoder systems, advanced sensors, pneumatic actuation, diverse electronics packaging, and thermal management.
• Ongoing engineering support of released products including design enhancements, customizations, cost reductions, and part obsolescence mitigation.
• Designs to meet industry standard compliance as required by the project (e.g., CE Mechanical Safety, environmental, and RoHS).
• Generating test reports to ensure completed prototypes have been appropriately tested to the intended design goals.
• Interfaces with other departments and customers on design, development, and/or product improvement issues.
• Research and incorporates new technology in design and redesign of components, products, and equipment.
• Provides proposal, estimated cost and delivery information needed for quotes and project planning, as requested.
• Evaluates technical risks and mitigation options for proposed design requirements.
• Stay current with industry related codes, customer agreements and Zetec Quality Assurance manuals.
• Leads design reviews and drives consensus on the decisions needed to design a product that meets all customer specifications in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with product sponsors to define requirements.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Consistent and predictable attendance
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has direct supervisory responsibilities over the Mechanical Engineers on the design team.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback for growth and course correction.
• Team Leadership: Motivate, mentor, and train staff to improve performance and career development.
• Team Process: maintain Work Instructions and other like documentation that drives the team to better performance.
• Review and coordinate employee timecard management, this includes but not limited to: daily timecard review, vacation requests, coordination of coverage, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Due to Zetecs facility clearance and federally contracted jobs, applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance which includes US Citizenship and be subject to a federal background investigation.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
• Effective communicator capable of adapting written and verbal communications to suit a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and duties.
• Ability to estimate part & assembly costs throughout different stages of product development.
• Experience creating/incorporating design for cost (DFC), design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA).
• Experience with CAD-level FEA tools.
• Experience using 3D CAD modeling tools, e.g. PRO/E, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Catia.
• Experience with heat treatment & plating techniques for improving wear & strength characteristics.
• Experience with environmental testing.
• Some supervisory experience or experience leading/directing a team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' industry experience in design, development, analysis, and delivery of hardware products is preferred.
• Experience overseeing or leading a team

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Engineer In Training certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Hearing and speaking
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in an electronic manufacturing environment with periodic exposure to noise, chemical compounds, and fumes associated with the manufacturing of electronic components.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform essential duties of the job while wearing PPE required for the job. Such PPE may include closed toe and closed heel shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, toe guards, face shields, etc.

TRAVEL

• Travel as needed (up to 5%).

WHY ZETEC:

• Zetec is located on the Snoqualmie Ridge! Soak in the mountain views of Mt Si or take an afternoon walk to the falls. Are you thinking Snoqualmie is too far? Maybe not! Zetec is easily accessible just off I-90/Hwy 18 and for many is a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound. Not convinced? Google it! It's really not as far as you think.
• Have an opportunity to learn from the best! Our employee tenure is an average of 17 years! That's almost two decades of knowledge to take in.
• And once you get here, we balance our work with play. There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. We have on-site games, a gym that has equipment for yoga to CrossFit, healthy snack offerings, birthday breaks (everything in moderation, right?!), Summer BBQs, and so much more.
• Zetec offers a flexible work environment that works for almost anyone's schedule. We even offer hybrid work schedules for certain positions.
• We offer comprehensive benefits package of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 401(k) + company match, short-term/long-term disability. Our benefits package also include 10 days of vacation (and increases over time), 8 paid holidays along with 3 floating holidays to use at your leisure, accrued sick leave, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, team participation stipends, and more.

Zetec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building, promoting, and cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment. We welcome individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, working styles and skill sets. We believe that diversity will lead us to a stronger team that will foster continued innovation and allow us to better serve our customers and communities.