Summary/objective
The role of the senior mechanical engineer centers around producing timely results that are high
quality and accurate. Benefiting from an analytical, inquiring and critical mind, this job requires
imagination and strong problem solving skills, but with a strong technical orientation.
This role requires an ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems and ideas and all of that in an
organized and self-disciplined way. It also requires that serious consideration be given to all
possibly related facts and potential problems.
The senior mechanical engineer's success depends on understanding detailed information and
requires close, hands-on involvement, careful follow-up and very disciplined. Central to this job
is the need to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise in order to
limit/avoid unpredictable risk. Getting the job done and getting it done right are the two, equal,
drivers for this role.
Essential Functions:
?? Performs work which involves investigations, structures or equipment with various levels of
complex features.
?? Performs equipment design and development test of materials, preparation of specifications,
process study, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities.
?? Prepare written reports, drawings/sketches, technical documents (Approval Requests,
Requests for Engineering Change, etc.), compliance reviews, monitor contract performance
to quality and schedules, develop computer systems, technical requirements and review
hardware for product release of manufacturing.
?? Designs and conducts tests or experiments, adjust and correlate data, organize and plan own
work.
?? Applies understanding of manufacturing technology, technical process specifications,
Engineering policies and procedures, QC procedures, department goals and other department
and customer needs and roles.
?? Interpret technical specifications, conduct meetings, interact with internal and external
customers, vendors, and other department representative, prepare time and cost estimates.
?? Develops and monitors a checks & balances system for documentation accuracy, completion,
and saving for future reference.
?? Creates internal processes to support projects from initial concept design to commissioning to
hand-off to customer.
?? Maintains compliance with cGMP practices, policies and procedures.
?? Coordinates with key stakeholders in the organization to ensure production objectives are
met.
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