Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

• Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for high-reliability applications in regulated industries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative electromechanical solutions meeting stringent industry standards.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, reliability, and lifecycle performance, ensuring production readiness.
• Conduct simulations to predict and mitigate real-world failure modes, enhancing system durability and robustness.
• Mentor engineering teams, fostering growth and elevating mechanical design standards across the organization.
• Author and review comprehensive mechanical design documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulations.
• Lead prototype builds and collaborate with manufacturing teams to validate performance criteria.
• Identify and mitigate mechanical risks early, conducting senior-level design reviews for strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop mechanical architectures for electromechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and environmental durability.
• Perform and critically evaluate simulations for vibration, shock, and thermal conditions to ensure system reliability.
• Drive electromechanical integration, ensuring precise alignment of sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Lead qualification testing and failure analysis for safety-critical products, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure production-ready designs without compromising performance.
• Enforce design for manufacturing and reliability principles throughout development stages.
• Mentor engineering teams, raising mechanical engineering standards across the organization.
• Conduct senior-level design reviews and provide strategic input to enhance product development processes.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in high-reliability mechanical systems design.
• Proficiency in electromechanical integration and structural simulations is essential.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of environmental durability standards and testing methodologies.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and complex assemblies.
• Advanced understanding of fluid dynamics, thermal management, and heat transfer principles.
• Proven track record in delivering designs from R&D to production readiness.