Mechanical Engineer (Level 2-3)

Essential Job Functions:

• Review project drawings/instructions to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies
• Leverage significant industry experience to review and approve design drawings as required
• Mentor and transition advanced industry knowledge to applicable stakeholders, including mechanical engineers

Product/Project Support:

• Provide technical support on projects
• Assist technical manager with project assignments, resources, decisions, and estimates as needed
• Work with procurement and facilities who will be leading the purchasing of materials and scheduling of parts (common and procured) to ensure all are being managed and flows smoothly, especially procurement of mechanical equipment

Technical Support:

• Develop/test equipment and apply knowledge of mechanical engineering technology
• Provide input into project drawings/instructions to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, including possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material of parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies under the direction of the technical manager
• Ensure product parts and assemblies move from step to step:
  
  
  
  • Responsible for achieving milestones for manufacturing, assembly, and testing
  • Coordinate manufacturing and testing with other departments
  • Ensure appropriate personnel are tasked with training matrix verification
  • Communicate with project manager and directly report any and all issues in descriptive manner (start NCR process when applicable)
  • Ensure proper care of all parts
  
  
  
  
• Setup and conduct tests under operational conditions to investigate and analyze results in relation to design specifications and test objectives
• Modify or adjust equipment to meet requirements
• Develop test procedures, record test results, and provide document recommendations
• Operates mechanical test equipment and assembles parts as needed

Essential Job Requirements:

• Creative, analytical, detail-oriented, with good hands-on mechanical skills, and ability to work on teams
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Stay current on all training
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering degree required
• Two plus or five plus years in mechanical engineering required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Limitations and Disclaimers:

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.