Engineering Contractor: Mechanical Engineering

D&K Engineering has opportunities for the following Mechanical Engineering Position:

• Independent Contractor: Intermediate to Senior Level

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about engineering and excited about working in a dynamic R&D team environment, with exposure to all aspects of the mechanical engineering process - including concept development, design, prototyping, testing and manufacturing.

Responsibilities (depending on level of expertise) include:

• Developing multiple product concepts or improve existing products for the same customer product requirements at the system/part/component level
• Developing innovative and robust mechanical solutions at the component/system assembly level of design using kinematics principles for product design – experience designing mechanisms, gears, motors, springs, valves, linkages is desired
• Developing solid models and layouts, selecting appropriate materials and processes, performing engineering FEA analysis, generating production drawings and other related project tasks.
• Turning product design concepts/solutions into manufacturable products using a variety of high-and-low volume manufacturing processes
• Performing analysis of design reliability, serviceability and manufacturability
• Developing detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Building proof of concept models to verify designs
• Actively participate in project team environment, coordinating with other mechanical, electrical, software and industrial engineers on detailed design work
• Working within budget and schedule restraints while working under the direction of Principal Engineer or Program Manager
• Participating in design reviews and clearly articulating design concepts

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent
• Results oriented self-starter with track record of delivering results.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple complex cross-functional projects with changing responsibilities.
• Experience in entire design cycle (from concept, through prototyping, product release, and into full scale manufacturing)
• Excellent theoretical and demonstrated knowledge of design and mechanical engineering analysis/practices (i.e. materials, tolerances, component specifications/evaluation, trade-off analysis, basic structural and fluid analysis)
• Experience in design for manufacturing of mechanical parts and/or components  using  plastic injection molding, machining, sheet metal, metal casting
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and manufacturing techniques
• Experience in both low and high volume manufacturing
• Experience with prototyping and outsourcing practices – understand the relative benefits, limitations and costs associated with each
• Experience developing product Bill of Materials and tracking BOM costs.
• Solid Works 3D solid modeling experience, complex surfacing a plus
• Product configuration management experience, PDMWorks experience is preferred
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to articulate and communicate ideas

Application Requirements
Resume MUST be accompanied by specific cover letter and include salary history.

Highly Desirable for Independent Contractors to possess the following:

• Computer with appropriate speed and memory to support engineering S/W applications
• Solidworks Software License
   

Other:

• Salary is commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience

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