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Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineer New Product
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Travel: 10%
FLSA: Exempt/Salary
Supervises: None
Job Summary:聽
聽聽Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and supporting high-security electronic and mechanical lock systems, including new product lines, enhancements to existing solutions, and integrations with third party devices. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership.聽
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Design and develop electro-mechanical high-security locks using SolidWorks CAD/CAM, incorporating tolerances, materials, stress analysis, and compliance.
路 Lead product development from concept to commercialization, including prototyping, testing, and integrating electronic/mechanical solutions for customer needs.
路 Support production operations through collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimizations and troubleshooting.
路 Provide field service support, including installations, repairs, diagnostics, and customer issue resolution for mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
路 Manage compliance and testing, ensuring regulatory adherence, and competitive market analysis in key sectors.
路 Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate systems, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
路 Create and manage engineering documentation, including drawings, specs, manuals, test data, and certification records.
路 Analyze failures, develop prototypes, oversee manufacturing, and implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, or FMEA.
路 Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
路 Monitor industry trends and emerging security threats to innovate materials and technologies for locks in vaults, ATMs, and DoD applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Proficiency in SolidWorks 2020+ for 3D modeling, simulation, and design of complex electro-mechanical systems, including schematics and drawings.路 Expertise in electro-mechanical principles, integrating drives, sensors, actuators, PLCs, hydraulics, and embedded technologies.路 Knowledge of product lifecycle, quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, DFX), and root-cause analysis for failures.路 Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills using math, statistics, and mechanical diagnostics.路 Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions and team collaboration.路 Leadership in project management, planning, prioritizing, decision-making, and mentoring in small teams.路 Creativity and innovation for solving complex security problems and improving efficiency/reliability.路 Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance, industry standards/test equipmentEducation/Experience:
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Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
路 Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
路 Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
路 Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization鈥檚 physical premises.
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