Senior Mechanical Product Engineer, SolidWorks & GD&T
Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Product Engineer at Midé Technology in Woburn, MA, you will own the full design-to-production transition for advanced mechanical systems, including propulsion shaft seals and IoT-enabled products. You will collaborate with a close-knit team of 20+ engineers across software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, reporting directly to engineering leadership. This role stands out for its blend of R&D innovation and hands-on product lifecycle management, with direct impact on solutions for the U.S. Navy and NASA. If you thrive on taking complex prototypes to scalable manufacturing, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do9
- 1Carry out design and development activities that transition R&D prototypes into finished products, focusing on mechanical systems for defense and commercial clients.
- 2Manage configuration control across Midé's product lines, using PDM and DDM systems to track revisions and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
- 3Review and revise design documents and BOMs as required by ECO/ECR processes, driving accuracy and traceability.
- 4Create and maintain complete product-level drawing packages, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018, ensuring alignment with ITAR, EAR, and SBIR constraints.
- 5Work with production and quality teams to develop manufacturing documentation that guarantees repeatable quality, applying DFM/DFA principles.
- 6Participate in design reviews to optimize tolerancing, BOM organization, and manufacturing methods, reducing production costs and lead times.
- 7Plan and execute test plans for environmental, vibration, shock, and functional testing, documenting results and suggesting design modifications.
- 8Collaborate daily with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, as well as quality, production, and customer support, to resolve issues and implement improvements.
- 9Drive continuous improvement by analyzing root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions in SolidWorks and PDM environments.
Requirements10
- 15+ years in product engineering, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing engineering, with a focus on mechanical systems.
- 2Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (PDM/DDM experience preferred) and MS Office Suite.
- 4In-depth knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 and dimensional standards.
- 5Hands-on experience managing ECO/ECR processes and obtaining stakeholder approval.
- 6Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans for environmental, vibration, shock, and functional testing.
- 7Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes, with a focus on design for manufacturability.
- 8Basic statistical knowledge to support SPC data creation and analysis.
- 9U.S. citizenship required (ITAR compliance).
- 10Excellent problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis of complex systems.
Salary Insight
$110 - $130k per year
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