Lead mechanical engineering projects for product development, validation, prototyping, and sustaining solutions. Manage scope, schedule, and costs; design electromechanical systems; perform failure analysis; mentor engineers; and use PTC CREO/WF4 and Windchill for 3D modeling and documentation. Work onsite in the Seattle area and support client facilities as needed.
About Volant Partners
Volant Partners provides business and engineering consulting services to companies across the United States. We thrive by solving complex problems with a focus on regulated industries. We best serve our customers by attracting and retaining the very best consultants. Consequently, we have structured ourselves as an employee-owned company. Volant Partners was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description
Volant Partners, Inc is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to assist our clients with the development and deployment of their products. Responsibilities will vary, but the selected candidate will contribute to areas such as new product development, managing changes, and product validation and qualification testing.
Successful candidates will use their deep knowledge in mechanical engineering to successfully manage complex projects and drive results. We are looking for self-starters and decision makers that are comfortable in new situations where success is dependent on quickly understanding client challenges and addressing them. This individual must have excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and be able to communicate effectively with different engineering disciplines, project and client leadership.
This position will be fully onsite and we are only seeking candidates in the greater Seattle area or candidates who are willing to relocate to the Seattle area.
Typical Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally to create, release, and support products
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs
- Lead product validation and qualification testing
- Manage the design of electromechanical systems to meet requirements
- Analyze, optimize, build, test, and refine new products and sustaining solutions to meet goals
- Lead prototyping, manufacturing processes, materials, post-processes, coatings and finishes
- Utilize PTC CREO and Windchill to create and modify 3D models, and component and assembly drawings
- Conduct failure analysis
- Lead and mentor other engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical course of study
- Minimum of 6+ years of engineering or consulting experience
- A consultative mindset and strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations) to work directly with client multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and advance client’s objectives
- Proven mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills in an integrated team environment
- Proven track record of managing time and resources to meet deadlines
- Experience with PTC WF4 or CREO for 3D CAD modeling
- Ability to make decisions and execute to the plan
- Ability to earn the trust of clients and influence leadership and key technical resources
- Maintains positive and professional relationships and promotes an environment of teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment
- Available to be onsite at client facilities as needed
- Must be a US Person - U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in regulated industries such as defense or aviation
- Experience working in a consulting or engineering services company
- Experience with product development life cycle
- Experience in Optical Engineering and Lighting
- Experience with DO160
- Experience using industry leading requirements management tools (DOORS Classic/DNG, JAMA etc.)
- Experience using Confluence and JIRA
- Knowledge of Configuration Management
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is currently $142,996 to $177,000 based on current market data. Actual compensation will depend on the successful candidates’ work location, qualifications, skills, and depth of experience. As an employee-owned company, the total compensation for this position will include Stock Options and eligibility for the Utilization, VP Accelerator and Profit-Sharing bonus programs. Our comprehensive benefits include 401k matching; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; and a generous company contribution to an HSA account. Employees will also receive 15 days paid vacation and 10 days paid sick leave each year, as well as 12+ paid holidays scheduled throughout the calendar year.
The salary range for this position is currently $142,996 to $177,000 based on current market data. Actual compensation will depend on the successful candidates’ work location, qualifications, skills, and depth of experience. As an employee-owned company, the total compensation for this position will include Stock Options and eligibility for the Utilization, VP Accelerator and Profit-Sharing bonus programs. Our comprehensive benefits include 401k matching; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; and a generous company contribution to an HSA account. Employees will also receive 15 days paid vacation and 10 days paid sick leave each year, as well as 12+ paid holidays scheduled throughout the calendar year.
Volant Partners, Inc Seattle, Washington, USA Office
Seattle, WA, United States
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