Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Summary:

Design new products and update existing products to support the manufacturing of exceptional products through continuous improvement. Lead new product design and sustaining efforts for existing product designs (upgrading, cost reduction, and maintaining manufacturability). Interface with other engineers (Optical, Electrical, Thermal, and Manufacturing), Product Management, Marketing, Material Management, Legal Affairs, Quality Control, Trade Compliance & Executive Management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform function of Project Lead for assigned projects.
• Determine and specify processes required to manufacture component parts to achieve product specifications and performance requirements to ensure successful product delivery.
• Perform feasibility study to develop concepts to achieve development of new products including research and implementation of new technologies.
• Confer with Engineering team by attending regular meetings to clarify or resolve problems during the design and development process to ensure that design specifications meet existing engineering requirements.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks for presentation to Engineering Management.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data using Microsoft Excel to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Plan and develop experimental test programs utilizing existing data from previous testing procedures to improve upon design testing methods within Engineering.
• Analyzes test data and reports using Microsoft Excel to determine if product design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Maintain design records including, but not limited to meeting notes, record of Product Inputs, test documentation, action items and resolutions, patent documents & detailed drawings.
• Prepares product models, detailed drawings, and schematics, utilizing SolidWorks, to present to the Engineering and Product Development teams.
• Determines design production feasibility utilizing existing manufacturing processes and methodologies by analyzing product specifications and performance requirements.
• Provides the Engineering and Management teams with technical information related to manufacturing processing techniques, which determine the feasibility of new product development.
• Develops test procedures utilizing previous data, if available, to validate product subassembly designs and determines if product design meets functional performance specifications.
• Works with outside vendors and fabricators to obtain quotes and produce product prototypes.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 years relevant design experience
• Proficiency with SolidWorks

Location: Discover an exciting career opportunity in Fountain Valley, CA, a vibrant community known for its excellent quality of life, strong community values, and proximity to Southern California's beautiful beaches and cultural attractions.