Lead Mechanical Engineer / Design Project Engineer

Position Summary:

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lexair, Inc., you will play a crucial role in our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to achieve project objectives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative teamwork to effectively drive product development and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, test, and enhance pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to meet project objectives and specifications.
• Develop custom valves utilizing SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance requirements from concept to production.
• Conduct thorough analyses and simulations to evaluate product performance and efficiency, applying engineering calculations and stress assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project stakeholders, customers, and in-house technical staff, to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline.
• Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications to support product development.
• Perform quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Recommend modifications based on prototype test results and ensure the quality of finished products and raw materials.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals, to support engineering processes and product lifecycle management.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize product designs and processes.
• Discuss and resolve complex engineering issues with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on cost-effective product modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
• Over time - Provide coaching leadership for Engineering team with growth to Engineering Manager Role.
• Other: Other duties may be required as assigned by the Company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, with a focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of engineering calculations, stress calculations, and tolerance calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Must possess honesty, integrity, and dependability.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in fluid power technology, hydraulic cylinder design, OEM cylinder applications, and hydraulic system engineering.
• Familiarity with seal technology and selection, casting and fabrication processes, and military contracts.
• Knowledge of materials properties and prototyping/testing methods.
• Leadership experience to grow this role into leading a small Engineering team of 4-6 Mechanical Engineers.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office and machine shop environment, requiring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; may occasionally require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity and visual acuity, including using computers and technical instruments.