Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Program Pursuits

LaundryOne; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

ESOP participation

On-site gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Program Pursuits to support early-stage concepts and rapid design efforts for customer opportunities.

The role designs, analyzes, and verifies mechanical components and assemblies, including sheet-metal and machined parts, integrating mechanical and electrical systems. You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to assess feasibility and develop solutions that meet evolving customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, or protected status).
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or related field required or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with sheet-metal and machined-metal components is essential.
• Ability to translate customer needs into practical mechanical designs.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into viable mechanical designs and solutions.
• Develop concepts, models, drawings, and assemblies for sheet-metal and machined components.
• Research, evaluate, and select mechanical systems, materials, and processes for new concepts.
• Review mechanical drawings to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Provide technical assistance for building and testing of new products and rapid prototyping.

Skills

3D modeling

Finite Element Analysis

CFD

AutoDesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Ansys

Systems integration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Ansys

Data acquisition systems

PC hardware knowledge

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Program Pursuits Reports to: Manager, Engineering Department: Engineering Work Model: Full-time, On-site - No Travel Required Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Program Pursuits will support Crystal Group's Advanced Program Pursuits team in developing innovative mechanical solutions for new and emerging customer opportunities. This position is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and verification of mechanical components and assemblies, including sheet-metal and machined-metal parts, while applying mechanical engineering principles to integrate mechanical and electrical components into complete systems. Working within the Advanced Program Pursuits team, this role will support early-stage concepts, customer-driven requirements, rapid design efforts, prototypes, and technical evaluations. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to assess technical feasibility and develop solutions that meet unique and evolving customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Support Advanced Program Pursuits by translating customer requirements, concepts, and technical objectives into viable mechanical designs and solutions.
• Develop mechanical concepts, models, drawings, and assemblies for new and emerging product opportunities, including sheet-metal and machined-metal components.
• Assist in researching, designing, evaluating, and selecting mechanical systems, components, materials, and processes for new product concepts and customer applications.
• Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned.
• Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems.
• Support rapid concept development and prototyping efforts to evaluate the feasibility and performance of proposed solutions.
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services.
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned.
• Provides basic component-level review and in-depth troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and in the field as well as Sales department assistance.
• Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements.
• Write mechanical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
• Perform detailed mechanical or fluid calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications.
• Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Ability to translate high-level or evolving customer requirements into practical mechanical concepts and designs
• Familiar with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Familiar with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory
• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
• Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)
• Inspect and troubleshoot computer related hardware components at an assembly level
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets

Required Qualification

Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person") Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field required or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualification

• 3+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of CAD software related work
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of harsh mechanical environments

Work Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.