The role involves working with mechanical and electro-mechanical design engineers to validate and enhance performance, structural integrity, and overall functionality of bowling products. Highly motivated self-starter, passionate about learning, attention to detail, and accuracy in his/her work. Works exceptionally well in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment. Ideally, possess mechanical aptitude outside of the workplace and a keen interest in mechanical and electromechanical systems. Above-average to good 3D modeling skills using SolidWorks, Inventor, or the like are required. Proficiency in modeling in a 3D CAD system and using FEA is required. Essentials Functions
- Develop test plans, test procedures, and test fixtures to validate product and component designs.
- Develop and build a highly accelerated life cycle and stress tests to identify product failure modes.
- Interact closely with the New Product Development (NPD) and Continuation engineering teams to understand loading characteristics, mechanical durability, and reliability requirements.
- Utilize fundamental mechanics of materials, properties, and computer-aided numerical methods to predict/monitor areas of structural concern during testing.
- Actively use measured test and field service data to close the gaps between FEA simulation and physical testing.
- Using instrumentation/data acquisition of lab and field data, achieve correlation of extrapolated product life estimates with real-life values.
- Collect, validate, and analyze test data to provide insight into the product performance.
- Complete necessary documentation to finalize the results of validation test programs.
- Observe systems on test and apply engineering theory, practices, and principles to perform failure analysis and determine the root cause of equipment failures.
- Help test, characterize, and develop new materials like composites.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: - The position will not have direct reports.
- Competencies/Qualifications
- Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or others.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, patents, and legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on the top priorities, while bringing all tasks to timely fruition.
- Proficiency in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret and execute a wide variety of technical instructions.
- Competency in mathematics, including trigonometry, geometry, and calculus, with the ability to apply mathematics to solve engineering problems.
Work Environment: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a general office environment where typical levels of noise, dust, and activity can be expected. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally work in a manufacturing environment where typical levels of noise, dust, and activity can be expected. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to loud.
Physical Demands: - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items in excess of 50 pounds.
Travel Required: - This position requires travel several times per year throughout the U.S. and rarely internationally for a duration from one day to one week, rarely more.
Required Education and Experience: - Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university (College transcripts may be requested)
- Knowledge and keen interest in solid mechanics, statics, structural dynamics, fatigue, material models, and Finite element methods is a must.
- Strong working knowledge of data analysis, statistical and reporting tools, using advanced Excel skills.
- 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/equipment environment where one may have designed/developed/tested aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery is preferred.
- Familiarity with measurement tools, strain gages, Tensile/compression test machines is a plus.
- Knowledge of FMEA, reliability testing, and statistical data analysis is a plus.
Competitive compensation and benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with employer contribution, PTO, paid Holidays, and an on-site fitness center. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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