Mechanical Engineer I - Automotive Division, Engineering

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT seeks a Mechanical Engineer I for the Automotive Division. This full-time, onsite role focuses on creating and developing new products, supporting existing enhancements, and following the design process from concept to total assembly and testing.

You'll collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Electrical Engineering and QA, analyze proposals, and contribute to documentation and BOMs, with travel under 15% and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or related field.
• 0–2+ years of experience in mechanical design or related area.
• Experience with manufacturing processes a plus.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Collaborates with engineers to implement procedures and resolve issues.
• Evaluates design proposals for feasibility, cost, and maintenance needs.
• Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products.
• Prepares vehicle fit reports and product trend analyses.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing, Test, Electrical Engineering and QA to solve problems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

English language

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM

Job description

Mechanical Engineer I - Automotive Division, Engineering

Department: Engineering (126) CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Tony Gerardo

Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician I

Department: Engineering

Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Facility location: Chester, CT

Workplace type: Onsite

Summary: Creates and develops new products as well as supports existing product enhancements for the automotive division. Candidate will follow the design process starting with concept initiation and follow it through total product assembly and functionality testing. The process will be facilitated by leveraging the understanding of core concepts in Mechanical Engineering. Candidate engages in continuous learning of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for small projects and multiple tasks within functional discipline
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products
• Prepares various vehicle fit reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
• Prepares Various Product reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
• Collaborate with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering and QA to be able to solve problems related to Engineering issues, manufacturing documentation, and/or bills of materials
• Delivers results in accordance with goals and expectations
• Satisfies internal and external customer needs
• Assumes responsibility & takes ownership for results
• Works well in a Team environment
• Openly communicates about commitments
• Shares information readily with team and larger department
• Seeks new solutions
• Applies learning to work and process flow
• Works in a professional manner
• Travel required – less than 15%
• Ability to lift heavy objects regularly and physically able to climb on and under vehicles for inspection.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field w/0–2+ years’ experience
• Experience in component design using the following manufacturing techniques a plus: injection molding, die cast molding, machining, vacuum forming and sheet metal fabricating
• General working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active user/experience with engineering software including SolidWorks®, AutoCAD® or equivalent
• Experience with PDM and PLM software and processes is also preferred

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion.

Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.