The Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development will design new products and improve existing designs. Activities range from R&D, conceptual design, prototyping, sourcing, testing, manufacturing integration, and engineering change order execution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and design new parts and complete systems related to the product
• Use Autodesk Inventor to design and layout part and assembly drawings and apply standard drafting practices
• Develop engineering standards and calculations to govern infinitely variable designs for implementation into ERP system
• Lead multidisciplinary team to follow Phase Gate process to take new products from idea to market release - ensure organization is ready to support and manufacture new products
• Work with Strategic Marketing to develop project scope and product specifications, from function to aesthetics.
• Implement new products into existing system via engineering change order process
• Develop installation instructions
• Maintain positive customer, vendor, and coworker relationships
• Be dedicated, self-initiating, and passionate about mechanical design, implementation and improvement
• Contribute to new product ideas
• Independently manage time and prioritize tasks
• Interact with manufacturing from design to production.
• Oversee and/or perform assembly and testing of engineering prototypes
• Validate designs for conformance to various structural and life safety codes and standards as required (ASCE, IBC, UL, etc.) through engineering evaluations and calculations
• Work with technician to develop prototypes
• Present and communicate designs/ideas clearly to associates ranging from shop associates to executives