Mechanical Engineer I - Automotive Division, Engineering
Whelen Engineering
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Facility location: Chester, CT
Workplace type: Onsite
Summary: Creates and develops new products as well as supports existing product enhancements for the automotive division. Candidate will follow the design process starting with concept initiation and follow it through total product assembly and functionality testing. The process will be facilitated by leveraging the understanding of core concepts in Mechanical Engineering. Candidate engages in continuous learning of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for small projects and multiple tasks within functional discipline
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products
- Prepares various vehicle fit reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
- Prepares Various Product reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
- Collaborate with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering and QA to be able to solve problems related to Engineering issues, manufacturing documentation, and/or bills of materials
- Delivers results in accordance with goals and expectations
- Satisfies internal and external customer needs
- Assumes responsibility & takes ownership for results
- Works well in a Team environment
- Openly communicates about commitments
- Shares information readily with team and larger department
- Seeks new solutions
- Applies learning to work and process flow
- Works in a professional manner
- Travel required – less than 15%
- Ability to lift heavy objects regularly and physically able to climb on and under vehicles for inspection.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field w/0–2+ years’ experience
- Experience in component design using the following manufacturing techniques a plus: injection molding, die cast molding, machining, vacuum forming and sheet metal fabricating
- General working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Active user/experience with engineering software including SolidWorks®, AutoCAD® or equivalent
- Experience with PDM and PLM software and processes is also preferred
Benefits
- Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
- Attend scheduled EH&S training program
- Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
- Recommend improved EH&S practices
This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion.
Benefits
- Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards Attend scheduled EH&S training program Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans Recommend improved EH&S practices Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.” Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
About this role
Whelen Engineering's Automotive Division is looking for a Mechanical Engineer I to take on design and development work across the full product lifecycle—from initial concept through assembly and testing. You'll read and interpret technical drawings, work with CAD tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and collaborate across departments including Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Quality Assurance to solve real engineering problems. The role involves hands-on support for prototypes and pre-production vehicles, preparing technical reports, and analyzing design feasibility and costs.
This position suits someone with a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and up to two years of experience who understands manufacturing processes like injection molding, die casting, machining, and sheet metal fabrication. You'll need solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software, with experience in PDM/PLM systems preferred. The work is based in Chester, Connecticut on a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with less than 15% travel and regular physical demands including lifting and inspecting vehicles.
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