What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Sargent & Greenleaf Inc?
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:
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and develop electro-mechanical high-security locks using SolidWorks CAD/CAM, incorporating tolerances, materials, stress analysis, and compliance.
· Lead product development from concept to commercialization, including prototyping, testing, and integrating electronic/mechanical solutions for customer needs.
· Support production operations through collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimizations and troubleshooting.
· Provide field service support, including installations, repairs, diagnostics, and customer issue resolution for mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
· Manage compliance and testing, ensuring regulatory adherence, and competitive market analysis in key sectors.
· Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate systems, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
· Create and manage engineering documentation, including drawings, specs, manuals, test data, and certification records.
· Analyze failures, develop prototypes, oversee manufacturing, and implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, or FMEA.
· Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
· Monitor industry trends and emerging security threats to innovate materials and technologies for locks in vaults, ATMs, and DoD applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
· Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
· Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.