About this role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Lexair, Inc., you will play a crucial role in our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to achieve project objectives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative teamwork to effectively drive product development and optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Design and Development:
Design, test, and enhance pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to meet project objectives and specifications.
- Develop custom valves utilizing SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance requirements from concept to production.
- Analysis and Simulation:
Conduct thorough analyses and simulations to evaluate product performance and efficiency, applying engineering calculations and stress assessments as needed.
- Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project stakeholders, customers, and in-house technical staff, to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline.
- Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications to support product development.
- Quality Assurance:
Perform quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements.
- Recommend modifications based on prototype test results and ensure the quality of finished products and raw materials.
- Documentation:
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals, to support engineering processes and product lifecycle management.
- Problem-Solving and Improvement:
Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize product designs and processes.
- Discuss and resolve complex engineering issues with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Project Management:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on cost-effective product modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
- Other: Other duties may be required as assigned by the Company.
Qualifications:
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, with a focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Technical Skills:
Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of engineering calculations, stress calculations, and tolerance calculations.
- Communication and Teamwork:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Personal Attributes:
Must possess honesty, integrity, and dependability.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in fluid power technology, hydraulic cylinder design, OEM cylinder applications, and hydraulic system engineering.
- Familiarity with seal technology and selection, casting and fabrication processes, and military contracts.
- Knowledge of materials properties and prototyping/testing methods.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Work Environment:
Work is primarily conducted in an office and machine shop environment, requiring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; may occasionally require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity and visual acuity, including using computers and technical instruments.