Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions:
Assembly design
Plastic and metal part design
Tolerance studies
Design for manufacturability/assembly
Component selection and specification
Thermal analysis and design
Mechanical shock and vibration analysis
Improving existing products
Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
Execute hardware projects of high complexity.
Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.
Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs
Required Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
6+ years' experience in:
Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred
Electronic manufacturing techniques
Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:
Heat transfer/electronics cooling
Material selection and fabrication technologies
Design for manufacturability
Mechanics
Electromechanical packaging design
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of one or more of the following:
Industrial plastics
Thermal modeling
Finite element analysis
Tool design
2+ years SolidWorks experience
Location
Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
Lead Mechanical Engineer: $115,290 - $170,349. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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