Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Engineer - (Exeter, NH)

Position Summary: The Design Engineer II is responsible for developing moderately complex sub-system designs for new products as well as design improvements for legacy products. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement and presenting analysis summaries which support design decisions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop innovative mechanical subsystem designs which meet product requirements and cost targets.
• Generate and check drawings, ensuring a functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 compliance. Perform statistical tolerance stack analyses to optimize tolerancing schemes. Identify QAPs with consideration for tolerance stack contributions and Quality Function/FMECA characteristics.
• Independently complete moderately complex, accurate, subsystem analyses using two or more of the following tools: FEA, motion, CFD, heat transfer, or other software.
• Process change orders through the PLM system for the release and revision of parts, assemblies, and SKUs. Determine appropriate part dispositions and status levels.
• Independently generate logical and thorough test plans to evaluate new or modified product designs. Work with test technicians to complete testing as needed. Compile
and analyze test data, formulating plausible hypotheses and rational conclusions. Generate test reports and formulate recommendations for future action.
• Initiate DFM reviews with teammates, Manufacturing Engineers, and vendors. Propose viable methods for reducing part costs. Evaluate part inspection data and determine the acceptability of non-conformances, providing feedback to suppliers.
• Develop and manage Intellectual Property through patent searches, patent applications, and trade studies.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.

Education/Experience & Skills:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 3-6 years of previous engineering experience in an R&D environment.
• Capable of performing moderately complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models, assemblies, and associated drawings; SolidWorks experience. Experience using a PLM system such as Agile, is preferred.
• Able to generate clear, fully dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings of complex parts using logical datum structures and functional dimensioning schemes. Familiar with GD&T symbology and standard inspection methods. Capable of completing complex tolerance stack analyses. Proficiency with tolerance stack software is preferred.
• A basic understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping/fine blanking, extrusion, forging, and casting is required, as is knowledge in material selection, heat treatment, and coatings.