Mechanical Engineer- Product Development

Mechanical Engineer
- New Product Development

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- New Product Development role at Western Enterprises

• Perform complex engineering and analytical work to support the design and development of new products, such as valves, regulators, and manifolds.
• Serve as a project manager for new product development projects, guiding requirements development and leading product design and development teams.
• Drive the execution of qualification test plans for new products.
• Implement improvements to current product designs to enhance performance and reliability.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project success and timely delivery.
• Act as the sustaining engineer for a segment of the sustaining engineering products, maintaining and improving existing product lines.

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or an equivalent qualification); a graduate degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in an engineering role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines, including O‑ring, spring, and thread selection; stress analysis;
  Solid Works/CAD; product structuring; BOM creation; routings; regulatory design; structured problem solving; verification and validation processes; experimental design methodologies; tolerance analysis; and application of GD&T standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) and desired proficiency in AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• Certificates such as Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Professional Engineer preferred.
• Skills in problem‑solving with 8D, DMAIC, DOE, and ANOVA.
• Proficient in reading and creating drawings, as well as interpreting GD&T.
• Thorough knowledge of assembly and machining.

• A competitive base salary accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on innovative and complex engineering projects.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, purchasing, planning, quality, sales, and marketing.
• Involvement in the development of industry best practices through trade associations and standards development organizations.
• Professional growth and development through contributing to the company’s technology strategy.