Overview

We are currently in searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team here at our Sun Prairie Innovation Center! In this role you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally to bring design ideas to production and provide interdisciplinary support throughout the entire NPD process.

 

This position will be located onsite in Sun Prairie, WI. 

Responsibilities

• Develop product designs to meet performance requirements as specified by product management.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure that designs meet cost, safety and manufacturing targets.
• Create, review, and release product documentation for components and assemblies to ensure accuracy and compliance with accepted Engineering drawing standards.
• Develop test protocol as needed and perform testing on products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Evaluate any current warranty or product performance concerns to be resolved during the development of new products.
• Build and test prototypes to ensure fit, form and function which will include using lab tools and equipment as needed to build the required parts.
• Acts as a technical resource to other departments including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing to address and resolve inquiries and problems during new product development.
• Perform first article inspections to ensure new parts meet drawing requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to execute the Aprilaire New Product Development process.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure regulatory agency approvals, such as U.L., C.S.A., etc. are maintained.
• Prioritize and manage time to work on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar professional degree
• Work experience in a production environment required
• SolidWorks experience/training to create models and drawings.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and prototyping processes.
• Ability to work in the test lab building prototypes and executing engineering testing.
• Understanding of the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge or training in mechanics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Strong analytical and technical engineering skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop and communicate sound lines of reasoning.
• Ability to professionally communicate with Engineering Managers and working peers.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Solid problem-solving skills and methodology.
• Time management skills and ability to work multiple projects.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs as well as email and scheduling programs.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Detail oriented.
• Must have demonstrated experience in taking the initiative.
• Strong sense of urgency.

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