Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems / Mechanism

North American Controls, Inc.

Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems / Mechanism

Shelby Township, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Collaborative, team-oriented environment

    Retirement Plan with Company Match

    Bonus eligibility

    Paid Holidays

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    At North American Controls, we are proud to be a valued provider of critical capabilities that go into the platforms that protect our service men and women. We develop and deliver products that span fluid distributive systems, electromechanical actuation, gear boxes and other complex mechanisms for the defense industry. Our team is comprised of professionals that serve a greater purpose that supports those who serve. We are looking for a Lead Engineer that shares that mission.

    Responsibilities for the Lead Engineer:

    Prepare and present technical data, including formal reports for customer approval and informal desktop reviews

    Read, understand, and create 2D assembly and component drawings including GD&T

    Review, edit, and create 3D component and assembly models

    Provide shop floor technical support to production, quality assurance, and testing departments

    Perform failure / root cause analyses, develop corrective actions, validate conclusions, implement and measure solutions.

    Lead internal design review process to prove new designs before release

    Develop and manage activity schedules including critical path identification and mitigation

    Effectively communicate design drivers and key technical characteristics to non-technical individuals

    Qualifications of the Lead Engineer:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

    Minimum of five years of experience with mechanical systems, preferably in fluid power or mechanisms.

    Strong technical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities

    Ability to develop, execute, and follow through on comprehensive engineering plans

    Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while maintaining a strong focus on technical quality and results.

    Ability to conceptualize a solution in response to customer requirements

    Familiarity with requirements traceability from specifications through qualification

    Clear and effective communication, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally to a diverse audience.

    Strong ability to collaborate effectively and build strong professional relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, from the shop floor to company ownership.

    Must be a U.S. Person

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience in design, application, and/or testing of mechanisms involving actuators, gears, and bearings.

    Experience in material selection including hardness, surface finishes, platings, and protective finishes

    Use of commercial FEA software as part of design decision making and verification

    Experience with DoD acquisition process and program phases as it pertains to the product development process

    Knowledge of and ability to comply with ITAR and ISO 9001: 2015

    Preferred experience in marking and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)