Mechanical Engineer
Posted on: 31 Jan 2021
Ventura, CA
Job Description
Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of four business units in five manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic and Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products engineered components and subsystems for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
Summary:
Under direct supervision, designs precision electromechanical switches and switch matrix products to customer specifications and provides technical support to Project Engineers, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance personnel requiring engineering knowledge.
Typical Responsibilities:
* Performs research and development on new products and examines cost reduction opportunities on existing items in production.
* Performs theoretical mechanical modeling analysis for thermal and structural stress, and tolerance analysis on new or modified products to meet customer specifications.
* Defines and monitors environmental tests and evaluates test results
* Assists with project costing and schedule development
* Creates detail part drawings per ANSI Y 14.5M-2009.
* Conducts design reviews and oversee documentation release process.
* Assembles and tests prototypes
* Provides technical supervision during assembly and test processes and generates support documents as needed.
* Designs assembly tooling.
Supervision: Does not supervise anyone
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
* Four year degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
* At least two to five years of experience designing electromechanical components and assemblies very desirable
* Experience modeling and analyzing complex technical problems related to mechanical packaging, systems with moving parts and thermal analysis
* Experience using SolidWorks modeling and SolidWorks Simulation software
Physical Requirements:
* Able to read documents and computer screens
* Able to move around an office building and up stairs
* Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
* Able to type on a computer keyboard
* Able to communicate through a telephone
* Able to communicate with co-workers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
This position may be located in: Americas : United States : California : Ventura
Sub Division : Dow-Key Microwave
Job Requisition ID : 35462
Dover
Downers Grove, IL
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through three operating segments: Engineered Systems, Fluids and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."
Since our founding in 1955, our business philosophy has remained remarkably consistent—build the company by acquiring strong businesses with solid fundamentals and market leading positions. An intense focus on the customer, combined with the leverage and discipline of Dover drives the continued success of our businesses.
Now, more than half a century after our founding, these operating principles have propelled Dover to become a world-class Company.
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
At Dover, we strive to continue to be champions of our values to help propel Dover to even greater success.
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IndustryEngineering
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No. of Employees24,000+
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Jobs Posted1872
