Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Description The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products by driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the product expert, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, quality, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability. The position also contributes to organizational strength by mentoring junior engineers, supporting cost and schedule estimates, and elevating engineering consistency and technical capability.

Description The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products by driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the product expert, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, quality, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability. The position also contributes to organizational strength by mentoring junior engineers, supporting cost and schedule estimates, and elevating engineering consistency and technical capability.

Key Job Elements Responsible for being the Technical Lead for new product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products, including driving and supporting the team through the phase gate product development process.

Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.

Function as product expert, collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, and quality to develop new and support existing products.

Interact externally with both customers and suppliers on technical topics.

Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters to help develop a strong, consistent engineering organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Proficient in 3D mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)

Proficient in one or more analysis tools (FEA, CFD, Tolerance stack)

Injection molding/die casting processes and design practices

Knowledge of CSA Class 1, Div 2 and UL (preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity EControls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EControls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

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