Mechanical Engineer

AirBoss Defense Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking an experienced engineering professional to develop and maintain CBRN respiratory protection products. You will manage design and development activities, collaborate with product managers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and has over 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in product development focusing on design and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with CAD tools, especially SolidWorks, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of design and manufacturing experience.
• Experience developing a product from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain products within the ADG catalog.
• Translate user or regulatory requirements into engineering documentation.
• Conduct product validation and verification testing.

Skills

Product development

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

CAD skills

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Engineering position will develop and maintain CBRN respiratory protection products and accessories.Assist Product Managers in various design and development projects. Maintain engineering configuration management to include engineering drawings, artwork files, 3D CAD data and BOM. Working with the Product Managers, analyze customer, regulatory or contractual requirements and come up with product design or configuration control measures to ensure they are met.Analyze customer requirements and come up with/cost out new product concepts that satisfy new customer requirements.To manage design and development activities within a product group focus.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Design, development and maintain various products within the ADG catalog of products.
• Work on a project within the Product Development Process and create deliverables to achieve or improve product performance, cost & specification as well as project budget and schedule.
• Translate user or regulatory requirements into test and validation plans, engineering design documentation, or product build specifications.
• Aid in technical support and presentation of data for the marketing and sales team.
• Support the creation and updates of product related publication media.
• Conduct product validation and verification testing for production part or process approvals.
• Work directly with suppliers on technical issues or projects with the support of the purchasing department as required.
• Assist in quality aspects of the engineering design by identifying key quality characteristics and/or methods required to ensure product conformity to the design, user, or regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing with aiding in work instruction generation, technical guidance on process settings and aid in development/implementation of new manufacturing test/build equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot product and assist in root cause analysis as well as corrective action implementation.
• Updating, creating engineering documentation (Generate 3D and 2D CAD files, user instructions, Bills of Materials, etc.)
• Provide design support for new product development, custom quote and custom design modifications.
• Support the bids and proposals efforts as required.
• Execute any other instruction as assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Required Qualifications, Skill & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field.
• Experience in product development, program management or sustainment engineering.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
• Minimum of 7 years of design and manufacturing experience.
• Must be a strong team player as well as an individual contributor.
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and to execute/close out projects.
• Experience developing a product from concept to production.
• Exceptional 2D and 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks PDM preferred.
• Ability to exercise self-supervision, follow verbal instructions, function in a team environment.
• Adept in Bill of Material, Assembly drawings and work instructions creation.
• Ability to interpret schematics and/or drawings, and to have familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles.
• Experience with product certifications such as NFPA, NIOSH, etc. a strong plus.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, experience with design for plastic and rubber injection molding and material selection.
• Ability to travel outside the US, primarily to Canada, on an as needed basis.( 25% travel time).
• Experience with 3D printing a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus, Epicor/IFS a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and FEA a plus.
• Experience in working within an ISO quality system is a plus.
• Experience working with contracts and within regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Ability to use simple hand tools as well as operate light machinery.
• Bi-Lingual French/English is a strong plus.Fluent verbally and written in English required.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and root cause analysis is a plus.