Mechanical Quality Engineer

Description

  The Mechanical Engineer – Quality performs hands-on product design, computer analysis, and technical development for new capital machinery products and technologies using successful interaction with vendors, internal team members, and customers. This individual translates marketing requirements into product specifications and technical solutions. Excellent machine design knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, an orientation toward details, and analytical problem-solving skills are a must. This individual is also responsible for ensuring implementation and maintenance of quality standards within engineering processes.

Requirements

· Develop product requirements and specification documents.

· Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) 

· Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes using Autodesk Inventor CAD models and drawings.

· Create and release product Bills of Materials

· Perform tolerance analyses.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

· Participate in Design and Drawing Reviews

· Develop test procedures, conduct product testing, and validate production.

· Develop project schedules and budgets.

· Grow and maintain engineering knowledge base. 

· Perform and document Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans

· Travel to customer locations as needed to troubleshoot issues and ensure programs meet deadlines.

· Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.

· Deliver presentations on technical findings and project status to cross functional teams and management.

· Lead, mentor, develop and manage the work of other Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers.

· Strong focus on continual improvement and reporting on process and product performance/ process capability studies.

· Develop quality plans for Sustainment and R&D Engineering.

· Contribute to Engineering process development.

· Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Required Education:

· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university.

· P.E. preferred. 

Experience and Background:

· 8 years of relevant experience with BS in Mechanical Engineering 

· 5 years of relevant experience with MS in Mechanical Engineering

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with high level of autonomy.

· Advanced technical writing and documentation skills

· Ability to analyze complex data.

· Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies

· Advanced problem-solving skills

· A high degree of initiative and self-motivation

· Expert in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation, preferably using Autodesk Inventor 

· PDM experience, preferably Vault

· Ability to perform structural FEA using MSC Nastran or similar, to accurately predict performance.

· Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve results with minimal direction.

Preferred Experience:

· Design of Heavy machinery, preferably food processing equipment

· Design of electromechanical assemblies and linear motion driven mechanical systems

· Design of combustion devices

· Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5

· Training in Design for Six Sigma

Physical Requirements:

Most of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required. 

JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.