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SMC · 2 months ago

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

positionGreenfield, IN, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

SMC Corporation of America is a leader in pneumatic technology and automation, seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to define problems and determine solutions. The role involves managing projects, conducting product testing, and providing training to engineers while ensuring detailed documentation and communication across departments.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Managing multiple projects involving 3rd party certifications
Create documents and test plans
Conduct product testing
Evaluate product testing failures and make recommendations for improvement
Create and maintain detailed procedures and process documentation
Acquire/repair lab equipment
Must be detailed oriented
Creativity, and innovation of existing departmental processes and/or existing products
Reliability, be available to complete tasks/projects as required by internal/external customer requirements
Communicate with various departments or with individuals directly associated with assigned tasks/projects (Verbal and Written)
Minimal travel: mainly for training purposes, customer support/projects, potential trips to Japan, or validation trips
Ake verbal and/or written directions on tasks, training, projects., or department/company policies
Provide verbal and or written results, a summary of tasks/projects, or requests to various persons during the execution of tasks/projects
Produce the end product of requested tasks/projects in the form of drawings, data files, proposals, or reports
Collect, interpret, and clarify customer requirements
Lead projects or portions of projects
Assist others with projects
Provide training to engineers
Record daily activities
Will be assigned tasks for training and development purposes
Other duties, as assigned to support company goals

Qualification

Manufacturing practicesProduct testingProject managementRegulatory experienceVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail-orientedCreativityReliability

Required

Complete understanding of common manufacturing practices
Ability to handle multiple projects
Good verbal and written skills
Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner

Preferred

Prefer a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or a similar discipline
Prefer regulatory experience, not necessarily UL
5 or more years of experience preferred

Company

SMC

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SMC Corporation is a global leader in automation technology and a trusted partner for innovation across industries.
dateFounded in 1972
location
Noblesville, Indiana, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.smcusa.com/

H1B Sponsorship

SMC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kelley Stacy
President, CEO
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