Senior Mechanical Engineer at Alpha Technologies Services LLC in HUDSON, Ohio

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities

• Perform all functions in a safe manner adhering to established policies and procedures
• Projects and assignments are typically high complexity where some precedents exist conducted under low supervision
• Project management of large cross-functional teams and projects
• Research / evaluate proposals, cost implications, feasibility, etc for potential projects, and make recommendations
• Evaluate, define, and author specifications for new product designs
• Design or modify products by researching / recommending parts and assemblies
• Create solid models of parts and assemblies, generate drawings and bill of material (BOM)
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA)
• Actively participate in or lead design discussions and propose ideas for superior product designs
• Assemble / build prototypes. Make, modify, procure parts as needed.
• Create verification test plans and/or conduct testing. Contribute to the creation of validation test plans. Interpret test results and create test reports.
• Provide support to other departments or customers to resolve technically complex issues as needed
• Create / modify, or assist in the creation / modification of, work instructions, technical manuals, etc requiring Engineering input
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the operating principles of Alpha Technologies' products. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the theory and role an instrument serves in the industry.
• Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives
• Complete sustaining engineering tasks such as product change notices (PCN's)
• Travel to customer sites and provide support during installation, troubleshooting, and/or discuss customer needs
• Work in cross functional teams and provide technical support to other engineering groups, other departments, vendors, and customers
• Work in highly collaborative inter-disciplinary team consisting of mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers

Education - Experience - Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with CAD modeling and drawing creation required. Experience with FEA required.
• Experience with machine design and/or automation systems required
• Lean / Six Sigma experience (Green Belt) with certification preferred
• Experience working in the rubber and/or plastic industry, or physical testing of rubber and/or plastic in another industry, beneficial
• Self-motivated, self-directed, good communication skills (written and oral), excellent teamwork skills
• Desire to accept new challenges and learn new tasks to grow professionally

Physical 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:

Good level of fitness is required. This position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, and kneeling. There is often lifting and carrying of materials up to 50 pounds. Average vision and hearing is sufficient.

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:

The environmental conditions of this job include; working near moving mechanical parts, caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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