Sr Mech Design Eng (51845)

Haas Automation; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Haas Automation in Oxnard, CA seeks an Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead highly complex mechanical designs from concept to production. You will act as principal engineer on top projects, select materials, perform calculations, and establish tooling and assembly procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's and often a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, with 8+ years of experience. Strong communication and project leadership are essential for cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience leading projects.
• 0-5% travel required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal engineer on the most complex projects.
• Design and engineer highly complex mechanical assemblies.
• Establish manufacturing and assembly procedures for new products.
• Lead and coordinate product development activities.
• Provide training of service personnel on new products.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Oxnard, CA 93030

Salary Range: $91,000 - $173,000 per year

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from initial concepts, as opposed to developed or semi-developed ideas. Formulate original ideas without assistance. Act as principal engineer on the most complex projects.
• Design and engineer highly complex mechanical assemblies. Select materials and heat treat processes, perform load and force calculations, etc.
• Establish manufacturing and assembly procedures for new products, including design of assembly tooling, creation of assembly instructions, and establishment of inspection methods.
• Design product and component testing methods, perform and direct testing, collect and prepare data from testing, present organized written results and draw conclusions.
• Use company computer aided design (CAD) software at an expert level, including generation of complex layouts, assembly drawings, and part design and detailing. Check and approve drawings of others.
• Use company solid modeling software. Design complex parts and assemblies, and can perform basic geometric analysis on parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and coordinate initial production runs of newly introduced products. Anticipate space requirements, tooling needs, manpower requirements, and training requirements. Coordinate the efforts of manufacturing engineers, assemblers, and technicians.
• Effectively assist the Service Department in solving customer problems, including personally communicating with customers when necessary. Provide formal training of service personnel on new products and features.
• Produces technical reference and data as necessary for the creation of marketing/sale, manufacturing, assembly, machine user and service support media. These may include written reports, functional requirements, presentations, reference data, procedures, charts, system summaries and video documentation.
• Work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead and coordinate other company activities related to product development.

Employee Expectations

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escape any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading projects.
• 0-5% Travel Required.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

• 8+ years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business, government and technical documents in English. Must have the capability to effectively respond to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints made by others. Must be able to write speeches and articles using original and/or innovative styles or techniques. It is imperative to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial and/or complex topics to top management, and/or public groups.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking as well as work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. In the most difficult phases must be able to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc. Must have the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity

• Sitting – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending (neck) – Frequently
• Bending (waist) – Rarely
• Squatting – Occasionally
• Twisting (neck) – Occasionally
• Twisting (waist) – Occasionally
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Crawling – Occasionally
• Reaching (above shoulder level) – Occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level) – Occasionally

Hand Use

• Repetitive use of hand – Frequently
• Simple grasping – Frequently
• Power grasping – Occasionally
• Fine manipulation – Frequently
• Pushing & Pulling – Frequently

Vision

• Close vision – Yes
• Distance vision – Yes
• Color vision – Yes
• Peripheral vision – Yes
• Depth perception – Yes
• Adjust focus – Yes

Lifting Requirements

• 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally
• 11-25 lbs. – Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs. – Occasionally
• 51-60 lbs. – Never
• 61+ lbs. – Never

Equipment Use

• This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc. – Frequently

Work Environment

• Noise Level – Moderate and occasionally loud
• Work Environment – This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment – Frequently
• Employee will work around machining or on the production floor – Occasionally
• Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration – Frequently
• Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles – Rarely
• Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat – Rarely
• Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock – Occasionally