vigilant
*direct-hire only for now, no recruiters please.
Principal Responsibilities
Partner with Engineering Management to develop the processes and procedures that facilitate high quality, market leading products, which are developed on-time and on-budget, by a team of energetic, focused and driven technical experts.
Collaborate with Product and Program management, Systems Engineering, and other cross functional teams to assess viability of new product features and design a mechanical architecture for the product.
Collaborate with system program management to assess and develop project schedule and milestones as well as identify risks and mitigation plan.
Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision.
Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience.
Partners with product design and system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
Expertly assemble prototypes and verify form/fit/function.
Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers.
Track test progress, bugs, and fixes and drive changes to design based on resolution.
Performs other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
Expert in Solidworks (or onshape or ProE) in C2 surfacing and complex assemblies
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
7+ years in mechanical engineering in product development
Lead Design Engineer on 2 mass manufactured (1M or more) electro-mechanical products
Proven examples of designing to meet budgets and rigid timelines
Demonstrated ability to create production data sets that fully define manufacturing requirements
Ability/flexibility to work on numerous projects at a time and navigate shifting requirements
Ability to self-manage, work directly with clients, vendors, and design teams
Strength in computational engineering including FEA
General machine shop knowledge
Ability to listen to client/company needs and add value through billing efficiency
Ability to travel and support clients/factories
Ability to own BOMs and write manufacturing contracts
Can solve complex problems while displaying technical creativity.
Experience leading technical teams, cross-functional groups and vendors regarding project plans.
Mentor and provide technical oversight of other Mechanical Engineers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and desire to support and mentor other engineers.
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and collaborate with partners to deliver outstanding results.
Comprehensive understanding of the product development, validation, and support life cycle for a complex vertical product.
Ability to meet vigilant.engineering, customer and/or government security screening and background check requirements are required for this role.
Due to contractual obligations with the U.S. government, this position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as defined by applicable federal regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting experience.
Defense industry experience, or service in the armed forces.
Thorough knowledge of injection molding tooling, metal design, handheld electronics, and computer design
Electronics experience a benefit; including circuit design, PCB layout, component specification and sourcing
Experience in automation, mechatronics, and kinematic assemblies
Product Test design and implementation
FMEA, and compliance experience
Ability to quote work, develop product specifications, and document design history
Masters in an engineering related fieldExperience in overseas manufacturing
Demonstrated experience seeing a product from early design all the way through being shipped and supported to a real-world customer.
As our firm often design and consult for partners who develop regulated devices, we look for engineers with significant experience designing under aerospace engineering and quality standards such as AS 91xx, SAE, ISO or other highly-regulated environments is also helpful.
Vigilant Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior
Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing
Employment Type Full-time
Job Functions Skills Mechatronics, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Product Development, Electro-Mechanical Products, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, onshape, Solidworks, Mechanisms, Light pipes, Tooling Design
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Principal Responsibilities
Partner with Engineering Management to develop the processes and procedures that facilitate high quality, market leading products, which are developed on-time and on-budget, by a team of energetic, focused and driven technical experts.
Collaborate with Product and Program management, Systems Engineering, and other cross functional teams to assess viability of new product features and design a mechanical architecture for the product.
Collaborate with system program management to assess and develop project schedule and milestones as well as identify risks and mitigation plan.
Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision.
Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience.
Partners with product design and system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
Expertly assemble prototypes and verify form/fit/function.
Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers.
Track test progress, bugs, and fixes and drive changes to design based on resolution.
Performs other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
Expert in Solidworks (or onshape or ProE) in C2 surfacing and complex assemblies
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
7+ years in mechanical engineering in product development
Lead Design Engineer on 2 mass manufactured (1M or more) electro-mechanical products
Proven examples of designing to meet budgets and rigid timelines
Demonstrated ability to create production data sets that fully define manufacturing requirements
Ability/flexibility to work on numerous projects at a time and navigate shifting requirements
Ability to self-manage, work directly with clients, vendors, and design teams
Strength in computational engineering including FEA
General machine shop knowledge
Ability to listen to client/company needs and add value through billing efficiency
Ability to travel and support clients/factories
Ability to own BOMs and write manufacturing contracts
Can solve complex problems while displaying technical creativity.
Experience leading technical teams, cross-functional groups and vendors regarding project plans.
Mentor and provide technical oversight of other Mechanical Engineers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and desire to support and mentor other engineers.
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and collaborate with partners to deliver outstanding results.
Comprehensive understanding of the product development, validation, and support life cycle for a complex vertical product.
Ability to meet vigilant.engineering, customer and/or government security screening and background check requirements are required for this role.
Due to contractual obligations with the U.S. government, this position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as defined by applicable federal regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting experience.
Defense industry experience, or service in the armed forces.
Thorough knowledge of injection molding tooling, metal design, handheld electronics, and computer design
Electronics experience a benefit; including circuit design, PCB layout, component specification and sourcing
Experience in automation, mechatronics, and kinematic assemblies
Product Test design and implementation
FMEA, and compliance experience
Ability to quote work, develop product specifications, and document design history
Masters in an engineering related fieldExperience in overseas manufacturing
Demonstrated experience seeing a product from early design all the way through being shipped and supported to a real-world customer.
As our firm often design and consult for partners who develop regulated devices, we look for engineers with significant experience designing under aerospace engineering and quality standards such as AS 91xx, SAE, ISO or other highly-regulated environments is also helpful.
Vigilant Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior
Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing
Employment Type Full-time
Job Functions Skills Mechatronics, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Product Development, Electro-Mechanical Products, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, onshape, Solidworks, Mechanisms, Light pipes, Tooling Design
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