Lead Mechanical Engineer – CAD/FEA & DFMA Ownership

Array Technologies; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to own design components and subsystems, driving cost reduction, reliability, and application. You will use CAD/FEA/DFMA/DFMEA tools and collaborate across management, engineering, and other departments. Occasional evenings/weekends and travel may be required.

Responsibilities include leading design efforts, validating with tests, and creating clear design documentation. Bachelor's in ME and 7+ years' experience are required; Master’s is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 7+ years of experience developing mechanical components and systems for new products.
• 5+ years of experience performing mechanical engineering hand-calculations.
• 5+ years of experience designing structural components and hardware, gearing and/or drivetrains.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing FEA, DFMA and design for cost in the development of new products.
• 5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• 5+ years of experience defining design validation tests.

Responsibilities

• Take design responsibility for assigned components and sub-systems.
• Support alternate design exploration for cost reduction, quality improvement, or additional supply purposes.
• Provide clear direction to cross-functional teams with uncompromising drive to meet program targets.
• Engage departments across the organization to resolve resource conflicts, remove roadblocks, & implement risk mitigations.
• Manage the process of scope definition and change control, including estimating and negotiations of program scope variations.
• Report status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.
• Create Design Requirements Documents based on MRDs created by Product Management.
• Create plans for component and system tests and interpret results to demonstrate that designs meet requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis efforts on components and sub-systems.
• Read and process engineering documents, including process design guidelines, manufacturing drawings, and engineering best practices guides.
• Create design concepts using SolidWorks and analyze them for suitability using DFMA, FMEA, FEA, etc.
• Work with Mechanical Designers to create detailed CAD models and drawings.
• Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance to plan.
• Generate design history and design record documents in compliance with company requirements.
• Work with the Quality dept. to develop inspection and test plans for supplier qualification of components and sub-assemblies.
• Assess reliability, safety, performance, and risk of designs; coordinate and communicate schedules and issues.
• Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine safety and efficacy.
• Drive designs from concept through to production and on to full installed field support.
• Travel to project sites, suppliers, labs, etc., as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FEA

CAD

SolidWorks

DFMEA

DFMA

Cost reduction

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

FMEA software

Job description

Array Tech, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to own design components and subsystems, driving cost reduction, reliability, and application. You will use CAD/FEA/DFMA/DFMEA tools and collaborate across management, engineering, and other departments. Occasional evenings/weekends and travel may be required.

Responsibilities include leading design efforts, validating with tests, and creating clear design documentation. Bachelor's in ME and 7+ years' experience are required; Master’s is a plus.