Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

This role is located at our US Headquarters in Noblesville, IN.

PURPOSE

The lead engineer defines problems, conducts research, analyzes criteria, determines solutions, and makes decisions. Much of this position’s time is spent on research, solution application, and information transfers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Managing multiple projects involving 3rd party certifications
• Create documents and test plans
• Conduct product testing
• Evaluate product testing failures and make recommendations for improvement
• Create and maintain detailed procedures and process documentation.
• Acquire/repair lab equipment
• Must be detailed oriented
• Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products
• Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal/external customer requirements
• Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks/projects (Verbal and Written)
• Minimal travel: mainly for training purposes, customer support/projects, potential trips to Japan, or validation trips
• ake verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, projects., or department/company policies
• Provide verbal and or written results, a summary of tasks/projects, or requests to various persons during the execution of tasks/projects
• Produce the end product of requested tasks/projects in the form of drawings, data files, proposals, or reports
• Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements
• Lead projects or portions of projects
• Assist others with projects
• Provide training to engineers
• Record daily activities
• Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes
• Other duties, as assigned to support company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time
• The physical demand to set up or tear down test equipment and samples
• The occasional physical demand of moving or rearranging files and file storage boxes, and or product
• Fast-paced office environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Complete understanding of common manufacturing practices
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Good verbal and written skills
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or a similar discipline
• Prefer regulatory experience, not necessarily UL
• 5 or more years of experience preferred