Oetiker Group · 9 hours ago
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Wallingford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOetiker Group is a trusted global partner specializing in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools. The R&D Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in transforming customer needs into innovative products through engineering design, analysis, prototyping, and testing.
Automotive
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
Qualification
Required
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
10+ 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
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Company
Oetiker Group
Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dawn Prieskorn
FINANCE DIRECTOR OETIKER AMERICAS
Jennifer Marrocco
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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