Mechanical Engineer III

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of products/systems from concept through release and production support.
• Translate customer and internal requirements into engineering specifications, architectures, and detailed designs.
• Create and review 3D models, drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation; ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform engineering analyses (hand calcs and/or FEA/CFD as needed) to validate design performance and safety margins.
• Develop and execute test plans, verification/validation strategies, and root-cause investigations; document results and recommendations.
• Drive design reviews (PDR/CDR), risk assessments (DFMEA), and design-for-manufacturability/assembly/serviceability improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing to support prototyping, tooling, process development, and transition to production.
• Own technical problem-solving for field or production issues, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where applicable.
• Manage technical scope, schedule, and deliverables for assigned projects; communicate status and risks clearly.
• Mentor and guide Mechanical Engineer I/II team members; contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, technical requirements, and qualification testing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
• Typically 6-10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, or similar) and drawing creation/release practices.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
• Experience taking designs through prototype, test, and release into production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, conduct design reviews, and solve complex engineering problems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools and advanced tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with regulated or safety-critical environments (as applicable), quality systems, and documentation rigor.
• Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics, rotating equipment, shake & vibration, pressure-containing components, or other domain-specific systems (if relevant).
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile).
• Project management best practices tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and sound engineering judgment
• Ownership mentality and strong execution
• Structured problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC a plus)
• Ability to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule
• Clear written documentation and presentation skills

Work Environment / Physical Requirements (optional)

• Office/lab/manufacturing environment; occasional travel to supplier or customer sites (as needed).
• Ability to work safely in lab/industrial areas and lift typical prototype/test equipment (where applicable).

Reporting & Collaboration

• Reports to: Engineering Manager (or equivalent).
• Works closely with: Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, Field/Service, and Engineering peers.