Mechanical Engineer III
- Brown Deer, WI
- $100,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing and mechanical design engineering environment.
- Proven success in leading projects that deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, or efficiency
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-assembly
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Electromechanical -strong plus
- Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), engineering documentation, and BOM management
- Skilled in Lean tools, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods
- Strong project management, problem-solving, cost modeling abilities and good communication.
- Familiar with general business software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Understanding of routings, applying overhead rates (e.g., machine vs. labor), and ensuring accurate cost modeling to drive financial accountability.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Experienced in mentoring and guiding junior engineers to support their technical development and project execution.
- Recommend and implement engineering changes with clear ROI and business alignment.
- Lead cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives for existing products.
- Evaluate product data to enhance reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability.
- Drive Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events, 5S, and value stream mapping.
- Analyze and resolve field issues using root cause analysis and testing.
- Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Bill of Material (BOM) updates.
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and design-for-assembly.
- Maintain and update technical documentation including CAD models and test plans.
- Conduct FMEAs and participate in design reviews to improve product robustness.
- Support product testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead resolution of complex product issues through analysis and collaboration.
- Mentor junior engineers on sustaining engineering practices.
- Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
- Apply systems-level thinking to assess design impact on cost, quality, and performance.
- Align technical solutions with business goals like margin improvement and customer satisfaction.