Senior Mechanical Product Engineer

ABOUT US

For more than 35 years, Mide Technology-part of the Hutchinson family-has operated as a dynamic and dependable engineering services and R&D organization based in Woburn, MA. We provide advanced products and solutions to customers within U.S. government agencies (including the Department of Defense and NASA) as well as across a wide range of commercial industries. Our core work spans propulsion shaft sealing systems for naval ships, piezoelectric technologies, shock and vibration measurement tools and software, and smart, IoT-enabled systems. We remain committed to creating innovative, high-value solutions for our clients.

We offer an environment where people can grow professionally and are rewarded for initiative and creativity. Mide maintains a close-knit culture with just over 50 employees in our Woburn office, including 20+ engineers across software, electrical, mechanical, and firmware specialties. Over the years, we have successfully transitioned multiple R&D efforts into established product lines, including wireless data loggers and critical propulsion seals used by the U.S. Navy.

MECHANICAL PRODUCT ENGINEER III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Carry out design and development activities that support the smooth transition of R&D initiatives into finished products.

* Perform configuration management tasks across Mide's product offerings in partnership with quality management.

* Review and revise design documents and BOMs as required by ECO/ECR processes or ISO standards.

* Create and maintain complete product-level drawing packages, layouts, and technical specifications in alignment with product-line requirements and relevant restrictions such as ITAR, EAR, SBIR, and proprietary/confidential guidelines.

* Work with production and quality teams to produce and maintain manufacturing process documentation that ensures consistent production and quality standards are maintained.

* Participate in design and drawing reviews with an emphasis on DFM/DFA principles, proper tolerancing, BOM organization, and suitable manufacturing methods.

* Collaborate regularly with mechanical, electrical, and software teams, as well as quality, production, and customer support.

* Plan, perform, and document tests on products as part of NPI and/or lifecycle maintenance activities and suggest modifications to product specifications as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Must be a U.S. person (citizen or permanent resident).

* Strong technical capability in designing, analyzing, building, testing, and repairing mechanical systems.

* Solid understanding of dimensional standards, tolerancing, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2018).

* Proficiency with relevant software tools, including at least one solid modeling system (SolidWorks preferred; PDM/DDM experience beneficial), one detailed part drawing tool, and Microsoft Office Suite.

* Skilled in at least one PLM platform, such as Design Data Manager (DDM).

* Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes, plus experience with design for manufacture principles.

* Basic statistical background to support the creation and use of Statistical Process Control data.

* Experience managing ECO/ECR processes and obtaining agreement from involved stakeholders.

* Experience developing and performing test plans, including environmental, vibration, shock, and functional testing.

* Ability to manage time effectively while working on multiple projects.

* Strong problem-solving capability, including root-cause analysis of complex systems.

* Excellent analytical reasoning ability.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and interpersonal interactions.

BONUS SKILLS

* Familiarity with DDM PLM tools.

* Background in NVH, including work with accelerometers, shock/vibration testing, and data interpretation.

* Experience with part inspection and metrology.

* Exposure to design, production, or operation of commercial or military maritime hardware/structures, including knowledge of materials suitable for marine settings.

* Project leadership experience.

* Experience with regulatory requirements such as FCC and CE.

* Understanding of ITAR and EAR requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) required.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing engineering.

* Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment.