• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.
• Work with Mechanical and Electrical engineers to create designs that can be integrated into a manufacturing workflow.
• Use SolidWorks to design parts, create assemblies, and create detailed engineering drawings complete with GD&T.
• Review and interpret technical specifications, validate requirements for design, and manage manufacturing milestones to support component deliverables.
• Work with production staff to understand problem areas and create solutions with little direction.
• Author engineering changes and test procedures for complex ROV systems and subsystems.
• Support the development of standard processes and documentation.
• Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in ECN, MRB, critical design review, and DFMA meetings.
• Resolve technical problems that would significantly affect performance, cost or schedule.
• Lead Design Reviews, run analysis, define and execute hardware test plans, propose and implement changes.
• Review, interpret and approve technical documents, designs and schematics.
• Drive the development of comprehensive mechanical engineering specifications for new product development, support the prototype development process throughout product development to production release.
• Communicate and support engineering team, designers, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Coordinate with other departments affected by new product design, development and release.
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, efficiency, requirements and cost.
Qualifications:
• Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing setting: aerospace, robotics, automotive, medical device, or similar.
• Advanced user of SolidWorks CAD software.
• Hands on making experience: wood working, CNC, 3D printing, soldering, and other technical skills; thorough understanding of manufacturing methods, PCBs, waterjet, etc.
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.).
• Able to perform tolerance analysis to verify fit and function of designs.
• Highly driven to ensure high quality standards; experience implementing quality procedures.
• Ability to follow through and make significant progress in a fast paced, demanding, dynamic environment.
• Team oriented and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Detail oriented: ability to become subject matter expert in order to make informed decisions.
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines.
• Strong communication skills, technical writing skills, project management skills and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success developing products in cross-functional environments.
• Simulation and Stress Analysis experience helpful.