R&D Mechanical Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oetiker Tool Corporation is seeking a motivated R&D Mechanical Engineer to turn customer needs into final products. You will design and develop new hand tools, create concepts and prototypes, and document assemblies for production.

You will perform tests, analyses, and ensure quality while collaborating with global teams. The role requires 3+ years in R&D for consumer products, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3D-CAD proficiency and drafting ability.
• Engineers should perform FEA and tolerance studies.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical hand tools with design for industrialization.
• Create concepts, prototypes, drawings, and product documentation.
• Run feasibility, verification, and validation tests and improve test methods.
• Perform engineering analyses including FEA and stress analyses.
• Assist with customer quality issue resolution and product improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Apply state-of-the-art engineering tools and risk management.
• Define technical requirements and track fulfillment.

Skills

3D-CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Design for Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

BSc/MSc Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience in consumer products design

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printers

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Joining TeamOetiker means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leader in connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps, and connectors can be found on virtually every car and millions of plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us.

Overview

Oetiker Tool Corporation, a subsidiary of Oetiker, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools serving as the internal hand tool center of competency for Oetiker as well as engaging customers directly across a variety of industries. Our tools are used by professionals in the electrical, electronic, datacom, automotive, and plumbing industries. We specialize in constantly improving designs and introducing new, innovative hand tools based on our customers' and engineers' extensive trade knowledge.With 1800+employees inmorethan30countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker is a trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

Position Summary:

The R&D Mechanical Engineer is a key link to product realization. Under the lead of the Project Manager and with the backing of the global R&D team, the role transforms customer needs into final products through engineering design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production development with the ultimate goal to deliver innovative products and solutions to our global customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical hand tools (Design & Industrialization) while meeting quality, cost and time targets.
• Create concepts, feasibility studies, physical prototypes, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, product documentation.
• Execute feasibility, verification, and validation tests; consolidate and evaluate test results; develop & continuously improve test equipment and global procedures.
• Carry out engineering analysis for new and existing designs, including FEA, tolerance analysis, and stress analysis.
• Assist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issues.
• Propose suggestions for product and department improvements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional project team, suppliers, and customers.
• Deploy state-of-the-art engineering (e.g., Design for Six Sigma) and technical risk management tools.
• Define technical requirements and track fulfillment.

Requirements

• 3D-CAD and technical drafting, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands-on product development, including use of basic shop equipment and machine tools and 3D printers.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality.
• Precise working style with a high commitment to quality.
• Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis).
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization.
• High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self-aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Education/Experience:

• 3+ years' experience as R&D Mechanical Engineer, a focus on consumer products and mechanism design is a plus.
• Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English.

Additional Information

What You’ll Get:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off

Oetiker Tool Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.