Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer role in Colchester, VT onsite, responsible for design engineering support, backfill of resources, and development of airflow systems, product variations, testing protocols, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess airflow systems and devices, including evaluation of performance and reliability.
• Develop customized variants of established product lines for application-specific design work.
• Perform engineering calculations aligned with SMACNA industrial standards.
• Interpret codes and standards and apply them to product design specifications.
• Detail fume exhaust systems within a Revit BIM CAD environment.
• Establish testing protocols for product development activities.
• Carry out independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and develop actionable conclusions.
• Assemble custom devices hands-on as required.
• Support the development, training, planning, and implementation of new products and processes.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and ensure product quality.
• Utilize 8D structured problem-solving to address and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Conduct PFMEA and DFMEA to proactively identify and mitigate risks in design and manufacturing.
• Collaborate to determine requirements for process techniques and improvements to design and manufacturing practices.
• Communicate and track plans clearly to management.
• Anticipate problems before they occur and build rapport with manufacturing staff.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and propose sound solutions to enhance or repair mechanical and control systems.
• Represent the company professionally when interfacing with customers and vendors.
• Ensure clear communication, understand requirements, and provide technical support aligned with standards and project goals.
• Assist with basic business finance related to capital expenditure and product costs.

Requirements

• Education: BS degree.
• 15+ years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 15 years of drafting and design experience for mechanical and basic control systems.
• Solid grasp of drafting, documentation, and associated standards.
• Ability to generate, interpret, and validate designs that incorporate ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Equivalent experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Competence in solid modeling and assemblies required.
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation and the ability to set up and evaluate mechanical products for finite element analysis.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit in a construction modeling environment.
• Experience with basic power and control circuit components and design practices.
• Experience with basic pneumatic control, power transmission systems and their design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal and machining.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to quickly adjust to shifts in priorities.
• Strong PC skills with general business software including MS Office.
• Proven ability to integrate AI tools and technologies into daily engineering workflows to boost productivity and support data-driven decision making.

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• SolidWorks PDM
• SolidWorks Simulation
• Autodesk Revit
• MS Office
• Artificial intelligence tools

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INTERFACES

• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, ensuring effective project execution, resource allocation, and technical quality.
• Fosters a collaborative environment, mentors team members, and drives continuous improvement in processes and product quality.
• Partners with cross-functional departments to align engineering initiatives with organizational goals and deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.