Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

Req
Region:
Americas
Country: USA
State/Province:
Minnesota
City:
Maple Grove
Summary

The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design develops new mechanical systems/modules and maintains existing designs. Research mechanical concepts and create system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software. Complete calculations and test, validate, and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the mechanical system that they have designed.
The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

Detailed Description:

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• • Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas
  • Take responsibility for delivering non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.).
  • Review and interpret customer requirements/specifications and may act as primary customer contract.
  • Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develops deployment strategies and plans.
  • Lead the deployment of strategic complex programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
  • May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
  • Prepare calculations on the proposed solution before completing technical drawings
  • Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs.
    
    E.g. Sketch and draw up designs using input from other engineers, requirements and input from design review (DFx) team.
  • Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards
  • Submit drawings to management, engineering teams and customers for review.
  • Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair the company's existing machines
  • Provide support during the manufacturing process
  • Finalize designs and send prints to the production department
  • Follow Celestica's quality policies and perform within the Quality Management System

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and personnel aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans
  • Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives. Our engineers lead by making the team around them better. We serve each other and our customers by listening first, adapting to deliver, building quality relationships, and working with integrity.
  • Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise.
  • The following competencies may also be required:
    Coaching/Mentoring;
    Communication/Negotiation/Presentation;
    Creative Problem Solving;
    Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management;
    Quality & Lean;
    Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action;
    Equipment Safety;
    Design of Experiments (DOE).
    
    Standard Job : Technical Skills
    • MECHANICAL : Industrial Design, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFx, Mechanical Assembly, Plastic Injection Molding
    • ANALYSIS & SIMULATION: Thermal Analysis/Modelling, Fluid System Design, Statistical Modeling
    • CAD: Solid Modeling eg. Solid Works, Drawing Creation, GD&T
    • ENCLOSURES : Design for Machining, Frame Weldment, Die Cast Parts, Extrusions, Sheet Metal, Welding
    • ELECTRO-MECHANICAL: PCBA housings, System Architecture, Mechanical Automation, Electrical isolation

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Salary

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job…