SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION :
The Mechanical Project Lead role is responsible for leading a team of Mechanical engineers for packaging, component design and selection, thermal evaluations, agency certification, quality improvements, and maintenance for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) products and solutions across various industries. This position enables the candidate to engage in complex engineering for packaged solutions and to work directly with customers to meet their requirements. He/ She should be experienced in performing engineering calculations, development tools, design verification testing to validate the performance of the solutions, provide detailed design documentation for product development, customer approvals, supplier requirements, manufacturability, and product test plans.
The Mechanical Project Lead works closely with other cross-functional team members within the Integrated Drives Business (IDB) and across business units and reports to the IDB Engineering Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads a team of Mechanical engineers to deliver packaged VFD solutions based on customer requirements meeting technical specifications and applicable standards.
- Under the direction of managers or project leaders, analyze and design standard and OEM products and Engineered-to-Order (ETO) orders and Configured-to-order Projects for drive application solutions including enclosures, components, and assemblies.
- Optimize designs for a balance of cost and performance by incorporating standard and custom power and control components, cables, enclosures, and thermal management solutions into a packaged product.
- Lead conversations with customers to discuss solutions and demonstrate organizational value-add engineering capabilities
- Assist in preparing product development specifications, proposals, and project schedules using capabilities in analysis, design, and estimation of task duration and costs.
- Ensure product releases utilizing PLM (SAP) by creating and presenting Change Request Forms (CRFs) and Design approvals in SAP PLM module.
- Cross-functional coordination from development of conceptual designs through final fabrication and production implementation. Includes interfacing with Customers, Suppliers, Electrical Engineering, Development Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Project Management.
- Develop detailed solution models, component drawings, assembly instructions and other documentation as needed.
- Solve common and complex mechanical packaging challenges within established specifications and recommend appropriate alternatives.
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (UL, IEC, NEMA).
- Create, modify, and review detail drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Develop and implement testing parameters and plans for new and existing designs including validation of tolerances, form/fit/function, shock and vibration, safety, and product robustness.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for products and processes.
- Maintain designs of released products and support Continuing Engineering efforts throughout the product life cycle.
- May act as a team or project leader, including electrical engineers, to provide direction for team activities and decision making.
- Support company and IDB goals, objectives, and profitability.
- Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures.
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