Senior Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of assigned mechanical components to include sheet‑metal / machined‑metal parts and assemblies. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Designer will also be held accountable for peer reviews, department mentoring, and leading small project groups.

• Maintain advanced working knowledge of Crystal Group’s mechanical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings
• Maintain advanced understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments
• Maintain advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ensure designs are producible and error free utilizing various software programs
• Recommend the proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the task assigned
• Support the systems team in addressing customer requirements
• Provide technical assistance for the building and testing of new products and systems
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
• Provide technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems
• Assist in the training and mentoring of new hires for the department
• Maintain a high level of quality of designs with few errors

• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling techniques
• Significant understanding of Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Significant understanding of Computer Numerical Control design requirements
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical component industry standards
• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed
• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
• Use hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)
• Use advanced test equipment tools
• Inspect and troubleshoot computer related hardware components at an assembly level
• Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Auto Desk inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software)
• Create, read, and compare technical data sheets
• Capable of training others in core duties
• Effectively lead small (1-3 member) teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
• Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")
• Associate of Science degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of mechanical design experience or 8+ years of mechanical design experience in lieu of degree

• 2+ years of mechanical component design or…