Principal Mechanical Engineer

Summary

This position works in a cooperative team environment with other Engineers and support staff position providing engineering support for new and existing products.  Designs, analyzes and tests systems and associated components to ensure they meet established requirements.  Prepares design specifications, mechanical drawings, test specifications and technical reports.

Accountability. Customer Satisfaction. Continuous Improvement. Teamwork:

We at SS Industries hold ourselves and each other accountable for these values. Regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, faith, or neurodiversity, we believe in bringing the best minds and hands together to innovate, create, and push the boundaries of excellence in all that we do. Whether it is through honing the professional talents of our team or adding to our product line, we do everything we can to “turn our customers’ (and employees’) vision into reality”.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and mathematically evaluates new products to meet and/or exceed established criteria through the use of a phased-gate New Product Development (NPD) process.   

·         Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments throughout the entire NPD process. 

• Assembles prototype and pilot units to ensure design intent is met and makes changes where necessary prior to production launch.    

• Makes decisions as required to keep development projects on schedule and to implement changes to existing products where necessary.

• Ensures that engineering deliverables comply with department/corporate procedures and applicable regulations and standards where applicable.

• Actively participates in cost reduction projects via component redesign and/or process improvements.

• Ensures that NPD process is being followed and documented according to established procedures.

• Actively studies the appropriate (provided) design specifications, requirements, and codes to achieve mastery of the product design space, including current product portfolio.      

·         Other related duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

There with Every Step

SS Industries emphasizes meaningful career development and growth through challenging employees with projects and supporting them with training. We offer an ever-growing array of competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive Pay Structure

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Lunches and Events

• Company-sponsored insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision available after 60 days.

• Additional Life Insurance, Long-Term/Short Term Disability, and Accident/Critical Illness Insurance available.

• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays

• 401(K) Match available after 90 days

EEO Statement

SS Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.  At least seven (7) years related experience in a design (required) and/or manufacturing (preferred) environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D modeling software necessary – Solidworks preferred

• Experience with mechanical/structural design analysis and analysis tools.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems extremely beneficial.

• Understanding of residential and commercial building codes and standards beneficial

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related but not limited to sheet metal, machining, and welding preferred. 

• Ability to work successfully with associates at all levels within the organization. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs. 

• Strong interpersonal and written communication