Principal Mechanical Engineer

Scram Systems; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

SCRAM Systems in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design new portable electronics products and improve existing ones, collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will generate 3D CAD with SolidWorks, perform tolerancing and design analysis, drive long-term technical vision, and mentor the team while coordinating across departments to align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a current user of SolidWorks CAD software.
• FEA software experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with PDM Vault for CAD data management is a plus.
• Extensive experience with injection molded plastic part design.
• GD&T proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and improve current products in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Generate 3D CAD designs and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Drive technical strategy and long-term vision for mechanical engineering areas.
• Coordinate across multiple teams and align with business goals.
• Ensure manufacturability, cost targets and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

3D CAD

Tolerance Analysis

Project Leadership

Injection Molding

Mechanical Design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM Vault

Minitab

Job description

• Pay Range Includes Base; Commissions; Bonus :No
• Salary : $155,000.00 USD Annually - $180,000.00 USD Annually

Company Overview:

SCRAM Systems is a leading provider of alcohol and location monitoring hardware, software, and mobile apps, including the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring ® (SCRAM CAM ® )bracelet, the LifeSafer ® L250 Ignition Interlock device, and LifeSafer Intelligence Speed Assistance. We provide an integrated approach to supporting our customers by offering solutionsspecific to court and agency needs in the community corrections industry throughout all phases of client management.

As a company, we are committed to continuing our tradition of re-engineering operations to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve client outcomes through constant innovation. Our purpose is to change lives, reunite families, and make our communities safer through advanced technology and world-class service.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Design new products and enhance/improve current products. Work directly with mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and quality functions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Apply mechanical engineering skills to design, develop, analyze, and test all mechanical aspects of portable electronics equipment.

Generate 3D CAD designs and 2D drawings utilizing Solidworks.

Tackles the most challenging, high-level technical issues, often with company-wide impact. Drives innovation and sets long-term technical vision.

Proactively communicates issues and drives resolution through efficient troubleshooting.

Shapes the technical strategy for large portions of the company. Leads by influencing and inspiring teams, contributing to high-level decisions at the executive level.

Coordinates and aligns multiple teams or departments to implement technical strategies. Works with senior leadership to align technical initiatives with business goals.

Takes responsibility for the success of large-scale projects, often with significant organizational impact. Ensures the organization is adopting the most appropriate technologies and processes.

Coordinates efforts across the team and maintains accountability for task completion dates.

Communicates complex technical concepts to executives and other stakeholders. Acts as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams.

Mentors and actively drives the technical skills of the team.

Possess deep technical and industry knowledge. Be the subject matter expert on multiple relevant topics.

As an individual contributor, meet project objectives with innovation, creativity and good engineering practice. Design new, innovative products and drive enhancements/improvements to current products. Seek new and better technologies and methods to increase product performance, add features and reduce component and production costs. When appropriate, putting in additional hours to meet project deadlines and stay off the critical path. Create and maintain detailed drawings of designs and assemblies per document control standards.

Effectively use AMS’s Product Development Process and industry standard product development methodologies and design tools. This includes producing and maintaining the following: tolerance analysis, design analysis, Product Requirements Document, product architectures, high-level design strategies, detailed designs, design revision control, and product verification testing.

Generation of technical documentation in support of Product Development Process deliverables such as protocols, reports and Change Control documentation. Design reviews are conducted throughout the product development process. Participate in the continuous improvement of engineering practices and procedures. Specify and perform design validation testing.

Be a key player in bringing design concepts from concept through prototyping, testing, and implementation.

Utilize Rapid Prototyping techniques to create mock-ups of products to be used by Marketing and Sales to validate market requirements.

Provide marketing support, which includes providing technical evaluations and determining project development and product cost estimates for new product ideas.

Provide support to Production, which includes making design changes to improve manufacturability as appropriate, reduce product build costs and component cost as well as support the selection and qualifying of vendors/suppliers. Also, participate in failure analysis/investigations to find the root-cause of production and field failures and, if appropriate, make design changes.

Be familiar with domestic and international Regulatory Standards; UL, CE, ISO, IPC, ANSI Y14.5M, etc. Support testing to these standards and getting certifications as appropriate. Be knowledgeable of the relevant standards and include them in the Product Requirements Document.

Continuously improve skills required by seeking training through seminars, literature, industry shows/workshops and relevant course work.

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Experience and Skills

Skills/Abilities:

Must be a current user of Solidworks CAD software. FEA software experience highly desirable. Familiarity with PDM Vault CAD data management is a plus.

Extensive experience with injection molded plastic part design. GD&T is a plus.

Direct experience with complex assembly design and electrical component integration.

Strong experience with tolerance analysis of complex assemblies.

Ability to complete entire projects with minimal supervision, complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, and learn new principles, ideas, and concepts.

Hands-on failure analysis and process troubleshooting. Ability to determine root-cause failure modes and distinguish between process and design issues.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work on multiple projects.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, at all organizational levels.

A demonstrated interest in continuing education in relevant technology areas.

Extensive product design background including portable electronics devices and/or medical devices, consumer electronic devices.

Fluency in mechanical engineering principles used in design, including thermodynamics, mechanics, materials science, and fluid mechanics.

Design of Experiments, basic statistics, and experience with design verification and reliability testing. Minitab experience is a plus.

Direct experience in designing parts using a variety of techniques and materials.

Ability to work effectively in an indoor office environment, communicate and receive information with other team members effectively both verbally and using written reports and documents.

The ability to work with a personal computer and with various small tools and shop equipment is expected.

Travel may be required occasionally and could include international travel of up to two weeks at a time and may account for 10-15% of the individual's time.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

20+ years of progressive project responsibilities, ownership, and scope.

Experience using formal Product Development Processes (Stage-Gate).

Physical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation):

Fine Movement Movements Over 70%

Benefits

At SCRAM, we prioritize the well-being and financial security of our employees. We understand that benefits play a crucial role in ensuring our team members feel supported and valued. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Retirement Savings:
  • 401(k): We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future financial security.
  • 401(k) Matching: SCRAM provides a 100% match for the first 3% contributed and another 50% match for the next 2% contributed, amplifying your savings potential.
• Health and Wellness:
  • Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to safeguard your health and that of your family.
  • Dental Insurance: Our dental insurance plan ensures access quality dental care for you and your dependents.
  • Vision Insurance: Take care of your vision health with our vision insurance coverage.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Our HSA option allows you to save pre-tax dollars for medical expenses, providing flexibility and savings opportunities. We strongly valuesaving for your wellness, so the company provides an employer contribution towards your HSA annually.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): With our FSA, you can set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible medical expenses not covered by your health insurance plan. You can also save pre-tax dollars to help cover the cost of child care with our Dependent Care FSA.
• Disability Insurance: We offer company paid short and long term disability insurance to provide financial protection in the event of injury or illness that prevents you from working.
• Life Insurance: Ensure the financial security of your loved ones with our company paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary. Want more coverage - supplementallife is also available.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we provide generous paid time off, allowing you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Paid Sick Time: Your health matters to us. We offer paid sick time to support you during times of illness.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP offers free confidential counseling and support services to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
• Referral Program: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. Our referral program rewards you for referring talented individuals to join our team.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support the professional growth of all employees, but understand that going back to school is expensive. We offer tuitionreimbursement up to the IRS limit annually to help our employees flourish.

At SCRAM, we are committed to empowering our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us and take advantage of our comprehensive benefits package as you embark on a rewarding career journey with us.