Electromechanical design engineer
we have a high visibility opportunity for an electrom echanical design engineer for our kidde business unit in navajoa, mexico. The successful candidate must possess a strong engineering background, product development and technical leadership competencies to successfully support the signaling life safety product lines. This position is based in navajoa, mexico, and will report to the senior engineering manager.
key responsibilities
* design engineer for signaling and detection products at kidde.
* focus efforts on new product development, value engineering/cost savings, end of life products, improved engineering and/or better performance of the kidde product portfolio.
* application of robust engineering tools e.g. rapid prototyping, doe, fea, cfd etc.
* drive dfmea, identification of critical characteristics and best engineering practices.
* proactive support for the kidde manufacturing site and partner with operations to ensure deliverables integrate into their systems within the overall product release schedule.
* certification authorities for product standards and legislation e.g. Underwriters laboratory.
* develop solutions through the complete product lifecycle, from initial requirements to design, implementation, test, deployment, sustaining & end-of-life stages.
* utilize cad (solidworks) as a tool to create 3d / 2d drawings for product development and ideation purposes.
* apply product state-of-the-art analysis tools combined with lab verification testing to create robust products.
* use project management skills working as part of a cross functional team.
* utilize engineering systems to maintain and manage project documentation e.g. Pdxpert.
required qualifications
* mechatronics / robotics engineer – bsme, msme preferred.
* strong english verbal, written and presentation skills.
* competence with ms office software.
* excellent interpersonal skills.
preferred qualifications
* 1-3 years’ experience with manufactured products – high volume consumer and commercial goods preferred.
* experience with plastics materials, components and manufacturing processes.
* knowledge of robust engineering practices e.g. Design and process fmea.
* mind-set for “design for manufacture” and cost avoidance.
* experience dealing with product and quality management systems and product lifecycle; familiar with ul certification, engineering standards, automotive quality standards and similar quality systems and root cause analysis processes.
* p roduct development experience in life safety products.
* excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills to communicate technical issues across functions.
* demonstrated experience applying d esign for safety principles to product design.
* proficient in microsoft o365, including excel, powerpoint, & onenote.
* proficient with plm and engineering change management tools and processes.
travel requirements
up to 1 0% including but not limited to usa and mexico.
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