Engineer Associate , Mechanical Engineering

Overview

The Engineer Staff, Mechanical Engineer is a highly experienced technical leader responsible for the design, development, and documentation of complex mechanical components, products, and systems. Operating with broad latitude and minimal supervision, this role drives innovative engineering solutions, provides technical direction throughout the product development lifecycle, and serves as a mentor to engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and advancing organizational capabilities.

This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ.

• Develops and oversees highly detailed electro-mechanical designs, layout, testing, and evaluation of audio products and systems utilizing sound mechanical design fundamentals that meet Company standards.
• Creates fully defined 3D models and associated 2D documentation using CAD software (Siemens NX).
• Validates designs by testing and utilizing various techniques including tolerance analysis, FEA, DFM, and DFA, and occasionally CAE tools.
• Produces component designs that can be manufactured using established processes such as injection molding, die casting, machining, and sheet metal forming; interacts with in-house Tooling Engineers and external suppliers as needed.
• Helps fabricate design prototypes using appropriate methods such as SLA, 3D Printing, in-house model shop, etc.
• Leads the design, performance and evaluation of experiments to solve complex engineering problems, and to validate simulation (e.g., FloTHERM thermal analysis) with empirical results.
• Performs feasibility studies and testing on new and/or modified designs to resolve engineering problems.
• Participates on cross-functional project teams involved with the product development process for new designs, including preparing and conducting mechanical design reviews and peer reviews.
• Supports ongoing production/manufacturing via the engineering change process, as needed.
• Provides work leadership and guidance to less experienced engineering and technical staff.
• Prepares mechanical engineering studies, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience possessing broad experience and knowledge in Mechanical Engineering concepts involving wireless and/or audio product development, including experience contributing to the development of company objectives and standards.
• Experience with 3D CAD solid modeling software is required. Knowledge of Siemens NX is preferred.
• Possess strong working knowledge of rapid prot