Successful candidates will use their deep knowledge in mechanical engineering to successfully manage complex projects and drive results. We are looking for self-starters and decision makers that are comfortable in new situations where success is dependent on quickly understanding client challenges and addressing them. This individual must have excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and be able to communicate effectively with different engineering disciplines, project and client leadership.

This position will be fully onsite and we are only seeking candidates in the greater Seattle area or candidates who are willing to relocate to the Seattle area.

Typical Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to create, release, and support products
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs
• Lead product validation and qualification testing
• Manage the design of electromechanical systems to meet requirements
• Analyze, optimize, build, test, and refine new products and sustaining solutions to meet goals
• Lead prototyping, manufacturing processes, materials, post-processes, coatings and finishes
• Utilize PTC CREO and Windchill to create and modify 3D models, and component and assembly drawings
• Conduct failure analysis
• Lead and mentor other engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical course of study
• Minimum of 6+ years of engineering or consulting experience
• A consultative mindset and strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations) to work directly with client multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and advance client’s objectives
• Proven mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills in an integrated team environment
• Proven track record of managing time and resources to meet deadlines
• Experience with PTC WF4 or CREO for 3D CAD modeling
• Ability to make decisions and execute to the plan
• Ability to earn the trust of clients and influence leadership and key technical resources
• Maintains positive and professional relationships and promotes an environment of teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment
• Available to be onsite at client facilities as needed
• Must be a US Person - U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated industries such as defense or aviation
• Experience working in a consulting or engineering services company
• Experience with product development life cycle
• Experience in Optical Engineering and Lighting
• Experience with DO160
• Experience using industry leading requirements management tools (DOORS Classic/DNG, JAMA etc.)
• Experience using Confluence and JIRA
• Knowledge of Configuration Management