Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators while creating processes for purchasing and quality control. Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to launch products and resolve technical issues based on customer feedback.

Job details

Reasons you’ll love working here Flexible schedule Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories Quarterly company events, monthly company free lunch, quarterly team free lunch Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.) About the Job The Senior Product Development Mechanical Engineer will work directly with the Research and Development Manager to lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators. They will also create the processes and oversee the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed. The ideal candidate will be a driven, self-starting, and resourceful engineer that is able to understand all facets of a problem and make comprehensive decisions. Responsibilities Create new actuator designs and all relevant manufacturing documentation. Verify designs using Solidworks Simulation. Prototype and test all designs using practical machinery. Source all parts from local and overseas suppliers. Create processes and supervise the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed. Submit all designs for relevant certifications. Produce technical datasheet, instruction manuals, and internal product education package. Lead internal product education campaign. Work with the Marketing team to launch products. Identify, resolve, and document product issues based on customer feedback, prior product updates, and in-house testing. Required Skills and Experiences Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering or similar field. Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and manufacturing. Experience with linear actuators, motor control, and manufacturing. Strong project management skills as most projects will be self-led – and an opportunity for leading the growing mechanical design team. North American manufacturing standards and certification. Microsoft office. Solidworks. Additional Assets Knowledge and fluency to coordinate with overseas manufacturing. Project management software: Asana.

What you’ll do

Lead the design, testing, and manufacturing of new linear actuators while creating processes for purchasing and quality control. Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to launch products and resolve technical issues based on customer feedback.

Requirements

Requires a Professional Engineer designation in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in product development and manufacturing. Proficiency in Solidworks and experience with linear actuators and North American manufacturing standards are essential.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule • Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Electric Sit-stand Desks • Ergonomic Accessories • Quarterly Company Events • Monthly Company Free Lunch • Quarterly Team Free Lunch • Employee Discounts

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Solidworks
• Solidworks Simulation
• Product Development
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Linear Actuators
• Motor Control
• Technical Documentation
• Sourcing
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Office
• Asana

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership