Senior Project Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering and design content of projects & customer proposals at the Waukesha Bearings office in Pawcatuck, CT for both new products and continuing support of current designs. This will involve engineering calculations, drawing support, process engineering and design changes. You will be a direct liaison with customers for the resolution of technical matters. You will interpret design requirements and specifications, and developing those into complex engineered system solutions. Only US Citizens can be hired into this position. We offer competitive salary and benefits and the ability to work a remote/ hybrid schedule- 3 days a week onsite at our interactive and innovative Pawcatuck, CT facility, and 2 days a week remotely, if you'd like.

What You'll Do:

• System and Component level analysis (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Magnetic, etc)
• Analyze product designs, interpret results, and determine optimum solution to the customers' requirements for both new and existing products.
• Perform engineering calculations, perform FEA analysis (e.g., stress, electromagnetic), examine specifications (procurement, MIL, ASME, etc.), expedite and process engineering changes (ECNS).
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team.
• Create, Interpret and review manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Develop close working relationships with key customers' technical contacts, including significant customer interaction with respect to the engineering and management Of projects.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Participate in client/contractor meetings and resolve client/engineering and management project issues.
• Mentor newer engineers.
• Create test procedures and reports. Create specifications for test rigs, guide designers to design test rigs. Select and create control and measurement systems for test. Support test programs.
• Optimize company processes.

What You'll Bring:

• 5-7 years of mechanical design/analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of Engineering principles and design practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Very strong communication skills - Ability to interface with customers, vendors, internal team.
• Strong Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CSWA or demonstrated capability required). Strong computer skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong FEA system/assembly simulation experience (Solidworks Simulation is a plus).]
• Mastery of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 a plus.
• Must have comprehensive working knowledge of manufacturing processes with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control a part's form, fit, and function.
• Must have a desire for cradle to grave Support Of complex systems.