Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Location 100 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH, 43213, United States Employee Type Full Time Contact Information Name: Kristin Birdsall Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io About Priority Designs Priority Designs is a 30-year-old, employee‑owned product development company with a global span of clients. We’re a team of 60+ with a flat company structure where egos are discouraged, and the ability to have fun and collaborate (often simultaneously) is required. Position Summary As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will demonstrate advanced proficiency in applying engineering and manufacturing principles to design innovative products, lead product testing, and oversee fabrication, installation, and repair of mechanical prototypes. Recognized for deep technical expertise, you will lead high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives, ensuring project milestones are met within approved budgets. With mastery in CAD and CAE tools, you will collaborate daily with diverse teams, lead business development efforts, manage projects of varying complexity, and provide mentorship to colleagues, embodying the PD Ethos and driving initiatives with other departments to identify new projects and collaboration opportunities. PD Values Trust & Care: Sets a leadership example, cultivates a collaborative and supportive culture, and nurtures cross‑functional relationships within PD. Ideas Not Egos: Creates client-focused strategies, promotes a service‑over‑self culture, and ensures alignment with client priorities throughout the team. Embrace the Challenge: Champions a culture of creativity, fosters innovation, and devises strategies to effectively address challenges as they arise. Job Duties and Responsibilities Advanced Skills: Demonstrates advanced proficiency in applying engineering and manufacturing principles to design innovative products, leading product testing, creating complex models and prototypes, and overseeing fabrication, operation, application, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical products. Develops large, intricate CAD assemblies and contributes to the development of project budgets, scopes, and timelines. Initiates and drives new mechanical engineering initiatives, providing oversight, direction, and leadership for projects. Acts as a point person and ambassador for the department, embodying the ethos of the organization. Project Complexity: Recognized for deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking. Leads high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives, ensuring project milestones and goals are met within approved budgets. CAD: Masters CAD and its tools at an advanced level, including PDM systems, proficient in generating complex 2D drawings, applying complex GD&T, and managing intricate assemblies effectively. CAE: Demonstrates advanced mastery of CAE tools, autonomously solving complex problems with precision and efficiency. Collaboration: Engaging daily with diverse teams on large cross‑functional projects, while offering innovative solutions and enhancing project outcomes through regular collaboration. Business Development: Leads business development efforts, acquiring new projects/clients and fostering long-term client relationships. Project Management: Manages a range of projects, from small to large complex cross‑functional endeavors, while overseeing budgets, schedules, and billing. Leads challenging conversations with clients on various project aspects with professionalism and tact. Oversight: Capable of working autonomously and providing leadership through specialization knowledge. Leads and oversees a team of engineers, driving initiatives with other departments to identify new products and projects. Develops functional strategies, specific objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to enhance engineering capabilities. Mentorship: Actively mentors, providing sought‑after guidance and support. Goes above and beyond to offer mentorship and assistance to colleagues experiencing project or work‑related challenges. Degree in Mechanical engineering (or related field) or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in relevant software tools such as CAD software or other engineering analysis tools. Ability to work in a variety of environments, including office settings and prototyping lab facilities. Ability to travel to client sites or other locations as required for project work. #J-18808-Ljbffr