R&D Mechanical Engineer

Oetiker

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as R&D Mechanical Engineer with focus on consumer products and mechanism design preferred.
  • Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) required.
  • Proficient in 3D-CAD and technical drafting, ideally SolidWorks.
  • Hands-on product development experience with basic shop tools and 3D printers.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with expertise in Design for Six Sigma and Finite Element Analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new mechanical hand tools targeting quality, cost, and time.
  • Create concepts, feasibility studies, and physical prototypes along with detailed product documentation.
  • Execute and evaluate feasibility, verification, and validation tests.
  • Conduct engineering analyses for designs, including FEA and tolerance analysis.
  • Assist in resolving customer quality issues.
  • Propose improvements for products and departmental processes.
  • Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and customers towards product realization.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance coverage.
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary:

The R&D Mechanical Engineer is a key link to product realization. Under the lead of the Project Manager and with the backing of the global R&D team, the role transforms customer needs into final products through engineering design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production development with the ultimate goal to deliver innovative products and solutions to our global customers.

Essential Functions:
  • Design and develop new mechanical hand tools (Design & Industrialization) while meeting quality, cost and time targets.
  • Create concepts, feasibility studies, physical prototypes, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, product documentation.
  • Execute feasibility, verification, and validation tests; consolidate and evaluate test results; develop & continuously improve test equipment and global procedures.
  • Carry out engineering analysis for new and existing designs, including FEA, tolerance analysis, and stress analysis
  • Assist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issues
  • Propose suggestions for product and department improvements
  • Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional project team, suppliers, and customers.
  • Deploy state-of-the-art engineering (e.g. Design for Six Sigma) and technical risk management tools
  • Define technical requirements and track fulfillment


Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • 3D-CAD and technical drafting, preferably SolidWorks
  • Hands-on product development, including use of basic shop equipment and machine tools and 3D printers
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
  • Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
  • Demonstrated drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality
  • Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
  • Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
  • High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self-aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity

Education / Experience:
  • 3+ years experience as R&D Mechanical Engineer, a focus on consumer products and mechanism design is a plus
  • Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English


Additional Information

What You'll Get:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off


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