Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join the power movement as a Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that our manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, quality, and safety.

What you'll do:

• Provide technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide solutions to ensure equipment operates efficiently
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve equipment performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials
• Conceptualize and detail new manufacturing equipment for scaled up manufacturing processes
• Run experiments to determine the feasibility of new manufacturing processes and translate those learnings into practical designs

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on manufacturing equipment

5+ years of manufacturing equipment and tooling design

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control

Experience with 3D CAD packages and 2D drawings

Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment

Understanding of GD&T and its application

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Experience with commissioning and startup of manufacturing equipment

Bonus points for:

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control

Experience developing manufacturing equipment and tooling for a novel process

Experience with production ramp-up and optimization of manufacturing processes

Experience with automated equipment and robotics

Must-have requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics