Mechanical Engineer - Manager
Company: MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc.
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Summary:This role exists to research, plan, design and document
mechanical & electromechanical products and systems. In addition,
MTI's Mechanical Engineer directs and coordinates external
resources involved in the design, fabrication, operation,
application, installation, and repair of mechanical and
electromechanical products and systems. This role requires
experience working with ODM's and Sourcing to bring new product
designs/concepts to market.Minimum Requirements: --- 8+ years'
experience in design of injection molded plastic parts and metal
fabrication (sheet metal stamping/forming, diecasting, Metal
Injection Molding). Includes principles of DFM in metal and plastic
production processes --- 8+ years' experience in understanding and
defining and directing product assembly processes including
principles basic principles of DFA (design for assembly). Includes
ability to evaluate and guide contract manufacturers in DFA
practices. --- Experience in or direct interaction with plastic
mold tooling structure, principles of Design for Moldability, and
molding process factors affecting part quality and consistency. ---
High degree of competency using SolidWorks 3D CAD (2014 or later),
particularly in design of molded and sheet metal
partsqualifications: --- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering required --- Thorough knowledge of standard engineering
principles, theories and concepts of mechanical design --- Proven
ability to work with offshore manufacturing, sourcing and
development resources required --- Ability to travel
internationally required --- Proven ability to create design
validation tests (DVT) and clearly report on findings --- Working
knowledge of MS Office programs requiredEssential Duties and
responsibilities of this role include: --- Act as Mechanical
Engineering lead and provide supervisory duties for ME team ---
Research & analyze data such as customer design proposal,
specifications, & manuals to determine feasibility of design and or
application --- Act as experienced engineer and mentor to other
design staff in the development of cosmetic and or structural
products that are manufactured using common practices for metal and
plastic components. --- Analyze product requirements, establish
specifications, and engineer solutions which can be produced by
volume manufacturing or processing facilities & methods --- Provide
knowledge transfer and ongoing guidance and decision making to
external development partners in US and Asia, on-site as needed ---
Use predictive engineering analysis tools and experiments to
establish proof of concept
- Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or
processing techniques, materials, properties, & process advantages
& limitations for plastics and metal fabrication
- Ownership of issues to clarify or resolve problems & develop
design changes
- Prepare and direct product design, system layouts, detailed
drawings & schematics
- Direct & coordinate fabrication and assembly of prototypes
- Plan & develop experimental test programs, analyze test data &
reports to determine if design meets functional & performance
specifications, provide recommendations, and generate technical
documents
- Evaluate field installations & recommend design modifications
to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
- CORE competencies: --- Design - Generates creative solutions;
applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Specific experience with injection molded plastic parts is
required. --- Design for Manufacturability - Analyze and modify
piece part designs to meet manufacturability and moldability
requirements of volume plastic manufacturing processes --- Design
for Assembly - Analyze and direct design and assembly reviews to
comply with DFA principles and practices. --- DFMEA - Able to
evaluate designs and proposals for DFMEA scoring and mitigation.
--- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem
solving situations. --- Project Management - Develops project
plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress;
completes projects on time and budget; manages project team
activities. Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary
projects over a distributed resource pool required. Specific
experience managing internationally based resources a plus. ---
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group
presentation skills; participates in meetings. --- Written
Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written
information. --- Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to
others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Proven ability to work with offshore development resources
required. --- Business Acumen - Understands business implications
of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals. --- Strategic
Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals;
understands organization's strengths & weaknesses. --- Judgment -
Displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions. ---
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses
time efficiently. --- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. --- Innovation -
Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative
approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner
that gets others' attention.PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: --- Machine
and hand tool skills - general competency in working with hand and
power tools in a prototype shop environment to fabricate, repair,
or alter parts for functionality and appearance3D Printing -
understanding of the principles and practicality of various metal
and non-metal prototyping and 3D printing technologiesPhysical
Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this position,
the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in
the work environment is usually quiet. Constant interruptions are
the norm.MTI is an Equal OpportunityEmployer Mobile Technologies,
INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In
addition to federal law requirements, Mobile Technologies, Inc.
complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training.
Keywords: MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc., Hillsboro , Mechanical Engineer - Manager, Engineering , Hillsboro, Oregon
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