Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employee Owned Brands; Hiawatha, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, a 100% employee-owned company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, verify, and integrate mechanical components and assemblies for high-performance electronics in harsh environments. You will mentor peers, lead small projects, and drive design reviews to ensure producibility and conformance to specifications.

Role requires advanced CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor) and strong background in metal machining, packaging techniques, and engineering theory.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or related field; 5+ years mechanical engineering experience or 20+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling, CAD tools, FEA and CFD.
• Experience with metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure designs are producible, meet specs, and are error-free.
• Provide technical assistance for new product development and testing.

Skills

3D modeling

Finite Element Analysis

CFD

CNC design

Hardware integration

Mechanical standards

Multitasking across software

Caliper/micrometer

AutoCAD

Inventor

Ansys

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

20+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Ansys

Job description

Company & Benefit Information

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.

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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet-metal / machined-metal parts and assemblies, and theoretical mechanical concepts required to integrate mechanical and electrical components into one assembly. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Engineering will also be held accountable for peer reviews, department mentoring, and leading small project groups.

Essential Functions

• Maintain advanced working knowledge of Crystal Group's mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Maintain advanced understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments.
• Maintain advanced 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.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services.
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned.
• Ensure designs are producible and error free.
• Provide advanced 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.
• Assist in training and mentoring of new hires for the department.
• Maintain a high level of quality of designs with few errors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Proficient with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Proficient with Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Advanced understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory
• 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
• Effectively lead small (1-3 member) teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided

Required Qualifications

• 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 and 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience or at least 20+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working 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. EEO IS THE LAW EEO IS THE LAW (Spanish)

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.

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.