Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

POSITION: Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA

SHIFT: Monday Thursday (Day Shift: 7:00 am 5:30 pm)

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Design and develop mechanical systems, keeping in mind the budget and timelines
• To generate 3D models of enclosures and mechanical packaging and Assembly drawings in SolidWorks
• To generate conceptual design, PCB board design, layout and packaging in SolidWorks
• Product-focused creative thinking and strong attention to detail design
• Developing and building prototypes to test their function
• Analyzing and testing existing products to identify areas for improvement
• Work directly with all departments to resolve manufacturing issues
• Must have working knowledge of mold making, dies, tooling, assembly, manufacturing fixtures and processes
• Experience in fiberglass and foaming a plus (parts and assemblies are fabricated from foam, fiberglass, castings, resins and aluminum)
• Some injection molding experience
• Produce/support technical and engineering documents (Spec. Router, ECO, ECR)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience as related to the above duties
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (design, process, equipment, documentation)
• Proficiency in common design software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Good knowledge of FEA analyses for thermal, stress and vibration analysis using simulation tools and SW
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and quality specifications
• Ability to read and understand basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Aerospace manufacturing company experience in assisting all phases of manufacturing process a plus
• Comfortable and able to work well as part of an integrated team including skilled technicians, engineering peers, and principal level engineers
• Must exhibit good judgment, ingenuity, and personal as well as professional integrity
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills