Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer I

The Company:

Concept Group LLC is a growing manufacturing firm in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Concept Group specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance thermal insulation using patented and proprietary technologies including Insulon® vacuum insulation, multi-layer insulation, and other compatible materials. Concept Group serves a variety of industries including semi-conductor, aerospace, consumer devices, energy, health care/medical, and more.

The position:

Seeking a highly motivated, hands-on engineer to join our team. You will be part of a talented and innovative group of engineers who collaborate to develop unique, high-performance thermal solutions for a global clientele. This position offers an opportunity to work on the entire lifecycle of a product – from conceptual development to manufacturing at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage Insulon® Technology to develop effective solutions for complex thermal challenges.
• Execute assigned engineering projects by following established standard operating procedures.
• Consult with managers to develop project plans and strategies.
• Design, build, and test prototypes for assigned projects.
• Develop and execute thermal validation tests to qualify product performance.
• Follow design guidelines to develop manufacturing-friendly products.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing team
• Continuous improvement projects
• Designing assembly and test systems and implementing technical changes to design
• Creating work instructions, process flow charts, and other supporting documents
• Interface with Operations, Quality, and Procurement personnel
• Communicate with clients as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned projects.
• Work closely with clients to develop a holistic and intricate understanding of their product’s thermal challenges and requirements.
• Contribute to the advancement of Insulon® and other proprietary technologies through creative thinking, independent research, and methodical experimentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• 0-3 year(s) experience in thermal engineering applications
• Comprehensive understanding of heat transfer principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude: ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Experience with SolidWorks; other CAD software experience acceptable
• Creating and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Deep understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools is desirable
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with heightened focus on attention to detail
• Desire to work in a combination of office and shop floor environments
• Fluency in written and verbal technical communication
• Experience with electronic controls (micro-controllers, PLC, etc.) and mechanical systems is desirable

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D eligible after 90 days of successful employment.
• 401K plan available after 90 days of service
• 2 weeks of paid vacation (pro-rated)
• All major holidays paid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Commensurate with experience