Innovation Engineer

UnifiMI Industrial; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UnifiMI Industrial is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer in Logan, UT. This role focuses on developing innovative fastener products and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering with extensive project management skills. Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial mindset and be proficient in SolidWorks. Competitive salary range of $89,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years relevant design experience, OR 5 years with Master's, OR 3 years with PhD.
• Knowledge of aerospace, automotive, or construction fasteners required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on successful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform product development tasks including design, analysis, and testing.
• Lead project management tasks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute test protocols, interpret results, and publish reports.

Skills

Solid modeling

Project management

Engineering design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree

PhD degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Under the guidance of the Chief Innovation Officer, the Senior Product Development Engineer performs tasks to develop innovative products in the industrial fastening industry, including but not limited to: project planning, design, analysis, testing, and documentation. In addition, the Senior Product Development Engineer will be expected to directly communicate with the Product Development Team and/or the Executive Team to effectively accomplish project tasks.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Perform moderate to advanced product development tasks with moderate guidance:

o Identify design requirements and generate novel fastener engineering solutions for industrial applications

o Produce robust engineering models and drawings using SolidWorks

o Collaborate with internal and external simulation partners to develop and optimize fastener designs for specific applications

o Perform engineering analyses such as stress, FEA, basic failure analysis, tolerance stack, material selection and FMEA.

o Apply a working knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes to optimize Design for Manufacturability

o Develop and execute test protocols, interpret results, and publish associated reports

o Rapidly work through design iterations to find and validate optimal solutions

o Create and maintain design files in accordance with established Product Development Process

o Organize and participate, as appropriate, in consultant meetings, industry conferences, and cross-department product development related activities

o Participate in and/or lead design transfer activities

o Perform effective time/project management activities

Leadership:

• Participate in and/or lead project management tasks such as regular planning events, internal and external communications, and resource coordination.

• Provide technical and project related direction and instruction to product development team members.

• Draw upon external resources for expertise as necessary

Communication:

• Lead effective communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders regarding status, timing, budgetary and design issues impacting the project.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Create and deliver project presentations to internal and external audiences

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following points outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position of Senior Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline and 7 years relevant design experience, OR Master’s degree and 5 years experience, OR PhD degree and 3 years experience.

• Knowledge of aerospace, automotive, railway or construction fasteners is required.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to “do whatever it takes” to find successful solutions is required.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage manufacturing process and material knowledge in engineering designs.

• Proficient in solid modeling. Experience with Solidworks is preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects from planning to completion.

• Experience with ANSYS (or comparable) Simulation software is desired.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Turned Products and Fastener Manufacturing

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