Mechanical Design Engineer
Company: CMC Rescue Inc
Location: Goleta
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
CMC is a 100% employee-owned life safety manufacturing company
that has been located in Goleta, California for 43 years. We
manufacture a wide variety of products and offer training and
education, which enable professionals in the rope rescue, rope
access, and work at height industries to do their jobs with greater
safety and efficiency. Our company is consistently driven by its
passion in our mission - We Help Save Lives , and it shows in the
quality and output of the individuals we surround ourselves with
every day.
SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Design Engineering Manager, the
Mechanical Design Engineer will create innovative new products that
solve problems, enabling professionals in the rope rescue, rope
access, and work at height industries to do their jobs with greater
safety and efficiency. This position will be hands on,
collaborative and team based working closely with Engineering,
Product Strategy, Operations and Marketing teams as well as the CMC
School and industry experts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead new product (rope hardware, harnesses, systems, etc.)
design efforts from initial concept into production.
- Update and improve upon existing product designs.
- Use design and engineering principles, calculations, and
analysis to develop the detailed design of components, assemblies
and subassemblies.
- Perform tolerance analysis and develop suitable drawing
tolerances using GD&T as applicable.
- Create and maintain complete product data packages including
design drawings, bill of materials, tech packs, and component
specifications for both new and existing products.
- Document design and analysis efforts in technical reports and
design review presentations.
- Perform project management responsibilities that include
developing budgets and schedules, estimating tasks and resources,
holding project meetings, etc. as necessary.
- Coordinate with the product management team to develop products
requirement and specifications.
- Coordinate with operations and manufacturing engineering to
implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and ease of assembly
techniques into product development projects.
- Coordinate with supply chain to evaluate and qualify new
suppliers and processes.
- Travel occasionally, with medium customer interaction and high
vendor interaction.
- Use rapid manufacturing and onsite equipment to build proof of
concept prototypes.
- Develop test protocols and plans to validate designs and ensure
compliance to applicable standards.
- Perform product testing using the onsite test lab and develop
detailed test reports.
- Develop and support field test programs using the CMC School
and other industry experts.
- Explore new concepts, ideas, processes and technologies to
enhance our design processes and define our product strategy.
- Document and present learning to a cross-functional team.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- In depth experience in product design, analysis, and CAD.
- Proactive, with demonstrated ability to move projects forward
without continuous direction.
- Wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
- Must be a creative thinker with excellent problem solving
skills.
- Experience using hand and power tools required, machining
knowledge and experience desired.
- Experience with rope, textile and/or sewn goods desired.
- Strong communication skills required, both verbal and
written.
- Must enjoy and be effective working in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education and experience)
- BSME or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 5 years' experience - prefer 10+ years of related
experience.
- DFM, DFSS certification preferred.
- 5 Years 3D solid modeling experience required, SolidWorks
highly desirable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Working conditions are in a normal office environment. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk; sit and stand; using the hands to handle, finger,
or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee
must crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally exert or lift
up to 40 pounds. Successful performance requires good eyesight with
or without corrective lens. Requires long periods of time working
at a computer and includes phone work. Some travel is required.
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Keywords: CMC Rescue Inc, Santa Barbara , Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineering , Goleta, California
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