Key Attributes/ Typical Skills / Experience / Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years designing mechanical systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or other CAD software (Inventor, Creo), using a PDM/PLM software.
• Expertise in FEA/CFD for system component analysis.
• Strong grasp of mechanical design principles, thermoplastics processing, materials engineering, AI prompt engineering, and automation.
• Experience in hydraulic, electromechanical, or robotic systems is a plus.
• Experience working hands-on in a shop environment, or with personal hands-on garage or workshop hobbies is a plus.
• Mindset & Soft Skills:
• Curious, innovative, and committed to lifelong learning.
• Strong analytical problem-solver with a passion for tackling unique challenges.
• Excellent communicator and mentor, comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a leader of the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and custom machinery using resources available.
• Innovate by developing new products and processes that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Engineer with precision by creating detailed technical drawings, specifications, and conducting feasibility studies.
• Validate and optimize designs through simulations, FEA/CFD analysis, rapid prototyping, and hands-on assembly and testing.
• Solve complex problems through failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of designs with production, quality, and automated systems.
• Mentor and train team members, sharing knowledge and fostering technical excellence.

Key Attributes/ Typical Skills / Experience / Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years designing mechanical systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or other CAD software (Inventor, Creo), using a PDM/PLM software.
• Expertise in FEA/CFD for system component analysis.
• Strong grasp of mechanical design principles, thermoplastics processing, materials engineering, AI prompt engineering, and automation.
• Experience in hydraulic, electromechanical, or robotic systems is a plus.
• Experience working hands-on in a shop environment, or with personal hands-on garage or workshop hobbies is a plus.
• Mindset & Soft Skills:
• Curious, innovative, and committed to lifelong learning.
• Strong analytical problem-solver with a passion for tackling unique challenges.
• Excellent communicator and mentor, comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.