Mechanical Engineer I - R&D

The Mechanical Engineer I will primarily support R&D efforts by assisting with product testing, validation, and implementation of design changes to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to both sustaining and new product development projects, provides technical support for existing products, and ensures accurate documentation of testing and design updates. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to quality and safety standards, while contributing to the successful execution of engineering projects and business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support engineers with 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.