The Senior Mechanical Engineer will take ownership of the complete design for new projects and deliver the necessary documentation needed to order parts and start a new production line, supporting sales, quality, production, product testing, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Mechanical design cycle of new products and follow up with the sales department on projects constraints and customer demands
• Set up design reviews for product revision and new product proposal
• Interface with Production in order to facilitate efficient operations of new products and improve the efficiency of ongoing products
• Collaborate with Electrical and Power Systems Engineers to develop new packs or improve existing design
• Manage Design projects from concept to commercialization
• Create and manage technical documentation as requested by suppliers and/or customers
• Provide specification requirements in order to help to purchase
• Collaborate with the Quality department in establishing suppliers’ capabilities and running first-article inspections

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; degree in Physics a plus
• Thorough knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and online tools to enhance productivity
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks
• Experience with Fishbowl Inventory or other relevant ERP/MRP software
• General knowledge of how batteries are manufactured, how they function, and how they are used
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail.
• Job skills that include: strong work ethic, "hands-on" approach, knowledge of industrial equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, data-driven decision making, the ability to work independently or as a team member in a multidisciplinary group, demonstrate team leadership skills, and the ability to drive a project to completion.
• Interpersonal ability to work with various internal groups, including non-technical employees

Personal Skills:

• Commitment – is dedicated to achieving goals and is loyal to the company and work team. Gets the job done when it needs to be done. Sees even tough assignments through to the end.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with others in pursuit of common goals. Has the ability to establish, nurture and maintain excellent work relationships across organizational boundaries. Works proactively to break down barriers to achieve success.
• Leadership – Has the ability to direct, influence, motivate & inspire others. Models openness, honesty, fairness, and integrity. Recognizes and rewards good performance. Takes the lead when appropriate.
• Communication – Uses active listening skills. Uses forms of communication appropriate to the situation. Skilled in technical writing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the procedures.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.