Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company) · 2 months ago
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expUniversal Balancing, now part of Burke Porter, is looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves designing and analyzing mechanical parts and systems, conducting feasibility studies, and leading prototype testing while collaborating with clients and other engineering disciplines.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Integrates technical requirements within program constraints to create high level mechanical solutions
Interfaces and coordinates with other engineering disciplines – EE’s, SWE, Systems
Discusses challenges with manager and client, and generates architectural roadmaps
Gathers, defines, and documents mechanical system and subsystem requirements and objectives
Performs feasibility studies
Develops multiple design concepts and performs cost-benefit analysis to determine best concept
Performs design reviews in accordance with project and company standards
Determines appropriate materials, manufacturing and assembly methods required to meet the design objectives
Interfaces and communicates with fabrication houses to review and make appropriate tradeoffs
Builds and tests representative prototypes
Generates robust mechanical designs suitable for production
Creates reliable, elegant system designs. Solves complex problems in a manner that meets program needs (technical, schedule, budget, product cost, production volume, reliability)
Creates detailed 2D part and assembly drawings using appropriate ASTM and GD&T standards
Defines and conducts product performance, life, and reliability testing. Evaluates the results of testing
Performs worst case analysis on parts and systems
Performs root-cause analysis on part and system failures and proposes design improvements
Defines and writes production test and validation requirements
Assists in the transition of product designs from R&D into Manufacturing
Determines, drives, and optimizes changes where required
Creates and implements design change orders
Sphere of influence is project wide and interdisciplinary, serves as expert reviewers for other projects
Outlines and generates high quality technical status updates and reports suitable for client
Coordinates and leads internal and client-facing technical meetings
Mentor junior mechanical engineers
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience
Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration and teamwork (internally and with clients)
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
Excellent grasp of fundamentals of mechanical engineering and systems development
Understanding and proficient use of 2D and 3D CAD software and file management, along with the associated analyses tools such as FEA (particularly in Solid Works)
Understanding of mechanical engineering FUNDAMENTALS and analyses (mechanics of solids, dynamics, fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, material science, physics, chemistry, engineering statistics, basic electronics, mathematics, vibrations, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of modern FABRICATION, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes, along with when and how to most effectively use them (standard milling and turning, plastic injection molding, roto-molding, extrusions, casting, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, dye cutting, water jet, plunge and wire EDM, vacuum forming, thermal forming, anodizing, painting, surface coating, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of mechanical & electrical DRIVE COMPONENTS, along with when and how to most effectively use them (various types of motors, solenoids, encoders, gears, belts, pulleys, guides, clutches, bearings, brakes, lubrication, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of mechanical & electrical FLUIDIC HANDLING components, along with when and how to most effectively use them (numerous types of pumps, fans, fluidic seals, valves, pressure transducers, heaters, flow meters, filters, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of MECHANICAL FASTENING and sealing methodologies, along with when and how to most effectively use them (different types of bolts, screws, washers, nuts, rivets, metal welding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, various types of adhesives, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of 2D drawing generation for parts and assemblies, including the proper use of ASME, ASTM, and GD&T guidelines, as well as in typical inspection and metrology best practices
Knowledge and understanding of root-cause analyses and problem solving tools (FMEA, fishbone diagrams, IS-ISNOT charts, Kepner-Tregoe problem solving and decision making tools, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of effective MANUFACTURING principles (line layout, throughput, utilization, cycle time, process capability, process control, Engineering Change Control process, PDCA process, FMEA, CAPA, testing strategies, audit strategies, etc.)
Knowledge of regulatory processes and requirements (CE, UL, FDA, etc.)
Ability to mentor other mechanical engineers
Can lead or be part of a team interviewing potential D&K ME candidates
Ability to conduct an internal or external meeting substituting for the program manager
Capable of assessing the pace of the engineering team with respect to the general schedule and able to communicate with the program manager if corrective actions are needed
Able to assist the business development team with quotes and estimates on new opportunities
Excellent attention to details
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company)
Universal Balancing serves an international client base with a wide range of precision manual and automated balance machines and unparalleled worldwide support.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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