Mechanical Engineer II - R&D

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer II will primarily support R&D efforts by leading tasks and small sustaining projects, including product testing, characterization, and implementation of design changes to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Working with moderate independence and under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to new product development as an extended core team member, provides technical support for existing products, and ensures thorough documentation of design updates and validation results. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, active participation in continuous improvement initiatives, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards to support successful project execution and business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead large tasks or small sustaining projects by executing product testing / characterization and supporting change implementation to optimized production. functionality and manufacturability.
• Support new product development projects as an extended core team member under the guidance of the core team member, as needed.
• Provide technical support for current product line, addressing issues and implementing solutions to improve performance and reliability under the guidance of other engineers.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design changes, test results and product specifications.
• Conduct testing and validation of design changes to ensure they meet performance and safety criteria.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities including but not limited to Kaizen and 5S events, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream
• Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures including safety and quality. 
• Travels up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required OR
• High school or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience managing projects of low complexity required.
• Familiarity with project management systems (i.e. Microsoft Project, Workfront) required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with design control deliverables  including, but not limited to, Design trace matrices, risk management documents and design / toll gate reviews.
• Proficient with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and simulation extension tools required.
• Proficient with electro-mechanical systems  design required.
• Familiarity with injection molding, rapid prototyping, and CNC programming/
• machinery required
• Intermediate Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Aptitude to quickly learn business systems required.
• Good verbal and technical written communication skills in English required.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with other departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constantly sits.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers.
• Occasionally walks and stands.
• Rarely bends and stoops.
• Occasionally reaches up/down with arms. 
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 lbs.

Operating Company:

Kerr

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