Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lexair, Inc., you will play a crucial role in our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to achieve project objectives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative teamwork to effectively drive product development and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Design and Development:
  
  • Design, test, and enhance pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to meet project objectives and specifications.
  • Develop custom valves utilizing SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance requirements from concept to production.
• Analysis and Simulation:
  
  • Conduct thorough analyses and simulations to evaluate product performance and efficiency, applying engineering calculations and stress assessments as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project stakeholders, customers, and in-house technical staff, to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline.
  • Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications to support product development.
• Quality Assurance:
  
  • Perform quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Recommend modifications based on prototype test results and ensure the quality of finished products and raw materials.
• Documentation:
  
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals, to support engineering processes and product lifecycle management.
• Problem-Solving and Improvement:
  
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize product designs and processes.
  • Discuss and resolve complex engineering issues with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Project Management:
  
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on cost-effective product modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
• Other: Other duties may be required as assigned by the Company.
  

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, with a focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of engineering calculations, stress calculations, and tolerance calculations.
• Communication and Teamwork:
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Personal Attributes:
  
  • Must possess honesty, integrity, and dependability.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in fluid power technology, hydraulic cylinder design, OEM cylinder applications, and hydraulic system engineering.
• Familiarity with seal technology and selection, casting and fabrication processes, and military contracts.
• Knowledge of materials properties and prototyping/testing methods.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment:
  
  • Work is primarily conducted in an office and machine shop environment, requiring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; may occasionally require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity and visual acuity, including using computers and technical instruments.