Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, building, and testing mechanical/thermal devices, including tools. Engages in design work for models and drawings for revisions of current products and new product design. The employee will work in close collaboration with the Production team to ensure quality control, inspections, and documentation. This is a hands-on role and will be frequently out working with our products on the warehouse and production floors, assisting with crash tests, and other work outside in the field.

Essential Functions: 

· Designs, develops, and tests mechanical components, systems, and products using engineering principles, CAD software, and prototyping techniques.

· Performs engineering analysis, simulations, and calculations to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of mechanical systems and components. 

· Conducts research to identify new technologies, materials, and methods that can be applied to improve product design, performance, and efficiency. 

· Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

· Identifies and troubleshoots mechanical problems, defects, or failures, and implements effective solutions to address them. 

· Collaborates with the department to optimize production processes, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure product quality and consistency. 

· Develops and implements quality control measures, testing procedures, and inspection protocols to ensure that products meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.

· Creates technical documentation, reports, and specifications detailing design requirements, test results, and project progress. 

· Ensures compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, regulations, and safety requirements in the design, testing, and manufacturing of products.

· Interacts with various government agencies at the state and federal level.

General Functions:

· Takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.

· Collaborates with other members of the team to ensure that department goals and deadlines are met on time.

· Uses technical and experiential knowledge to help support the department’s mission.

· Keeps relevant and informed of changes in the field of knowledge and experience. 

· Attends and actively participates in department meetings to stay informed and follow through on shared responsibilities.

· Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

· Attention to detail: The ability to perform tasks with precision, accuracy, and thoroughness, paying close attention to all aspects of the work and identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies as needed.

· Communication skills: The ability to convey and receive information effectively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

· Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

· Initiative: Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, and situations.

· Time management skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, plan and organize work efficiently, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

· Technical aptitude: The ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot software tools, as well as to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. 

· Critical thinking: The ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate information, identify potential problems, and make informed decisions that support the department's goals and objectives. 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: 

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.

· Physical dexterity: Ability to perform tasks requiring physical movement, such as sitting, standing, and reaching.

· Vision: Visual acuity sufficient to review documents and data on computer screens.

· Endurance: Capability to work in an office environment for extended periods.

· Exposure to elements: Work time is spent split between an office setting with minimal exposure to noise levels and a warehouse environment with common exposure to moderate noise levels.

Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· At least a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

· At least five years of mechanical engineering experience.

EEO Statement:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.