Senior Mechanical Engineer

About MTI:MTI has been a global leader in modern display and security technologies for over 40 years, and we have never stopped innovating.About the Role:This role leads the design and development of complex mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through production. The Senior Mechanical Engineer drives mechanical architecture, mechanism design, validation, and manufacturing readiness for both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts.This position partners cross-functionally with Product, Electrical Engineering, Sourcing, and global manufacturing teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions to market. The role also provides technical leadership to external development partners and contract manufacturers to support successful product realization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead mechanical engineering execution and technical decision-making for NPI and sustaining programs.Research & analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, & manuals to determine feasibility of design and/or application.Design and develop advanced electromechanical systems that integrate mechanical components with electronic sensors, actuators, and controls, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of our products.Conduct detailed analysis of mechanisms for motion, force, and energy transfer, using both analytical methods and computational tools to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.Translate product requirements into engineering specifications and develop solutions suitable for high-volume manufacturing.Provide technical leadership, knowledge transfer, and engineering guidance to external development partners in the U.S. and Asia, including on-site support as needed.Use predictive engineering analysis tools and experiments to establish proof of concept.Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, & process advantages & limitations for plastics and metal fabrication.Take ownership of technical issues to drive root cause, resolution, and design improvements.Prepare and direct product design, system layouts, detailed drawings & schematics.Direct & coordinate fabrication and assembly of prototypes.Plan & develop experimental test programs, analyze test data & reports to determine if design meets functional & performance specifications, provide recommendations, and generate technical documents.Own subsystem architecture and critical design decisions through engineering analysis, mechanism development, and validation.Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions through testing, analysis, and production implementation.Mentor junior engineers and influence engineering best practices across the team.Evaluate field installations & recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:· Thorough knowledge of standard engineering principles, theories and concepts of mechanical design.· Must thrive in a fast-paced NPI environment.· Proven ability to work with offshore manufacturing, sourcing and development resources required.· Ability to travel internationally required.· Proven ability to create engineering validation tests (EVT) and clearly report on findings.· Working knowledge of MS Office programs required.· Design - Generates creative solutions; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail. Specific experience with injection molded plastic, sheet metal parts, and assemblies are required.· Design for Manufacturability – Analyze and modify piece part designs to meet manufacturability and moldability requirements of volume plastic manufacturing processes.· Design for Assembly – Analyze and direct design and assembly reviews to comply with DFA principles and practices.· DFMEA – Able to evaluate designs and proposals for DFMEA scoring and mitigation.· Proficiency applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles to part design, tolerance analysis, manufacturing drawings, and inspection methods.· Experience designing precision mechanisms involving springs, latches, cams, motion transfer, and tolerance-sensitive assemblies preferred.· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.· Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects.· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.· Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit. Proven ability to work with offshore development resources required.· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.· Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions.· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.· Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.Required Education and Experience· 10+ years developing plastic and metal components and assemblies for volume production, including DFM, DFA, manufacturing process development, and contract manufacturer support.· Experience in or direct interaction with plastic mold tooling structure, principles of Design for Moldability, and molding process factors affecting part quality and consistency.· Advanced proficiency in 3D parametric CAD required, with strong preference for SolidWorks experience, particularly in the design of molded and sheet metal components and assemblies.· Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.· Experience leading products through EVT, DVT, PVT, tooling qualification, and transfer to contract manufacturing preferred.PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:· Machine and hand tool skills – general competency in working with hand and power tools in a prototype shop environment to fabricate, repair, or alter parts for functionality and appearance· 3D Printing – understanding of the principles and practicality of various metal and non-metal prototyping and 3D printing technologiesPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Travel is requiredAbility to lift 25lbs on occasionSit for long periods of timeBendingReaching above head for itemsAbility to use a computer and telephone systemWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Typical office environment with average noise and lighting levelsConstant interruptionsOther duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.