Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in New London, CT (Job ID US3588513_BH9911574)

Description

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: New London, CT or Hickory, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $107,000 to $120,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview
Join a leading engineering team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role is based in either New London, CT or Hickory, NC, and supports the Data Power & Control sector. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will focus on creating and verifying the design of opto-mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring the successful validation of both new product lines and cost-saving enhancements through VAVE processes. Whether working independently or within a team, this position is key to product design development, evaluation, and specifications confirmation. Responsibilities include conducting design reviews, endorsing documentation, overseeing preproduction assemblies, and facilitating production transfers. You will also mentor other engineers across various disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects related to the design and validation testing of opto-mechanical systems. Collaborate with Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other engineering personnel throughout the design phases.
• Partner with Project Management to keep project timelines and milestone deadlines updated and on track.
• Maintain existing opto-mechanical products, implementing design improvements and cost-saving measures through the Engineering Change process.
• Design and develop customized opto-mechanical systems using techniques like injection molding, metal shaping, casting, and extrusion.
• Perform detailed design evaluations using 2D/3D CAD in SolidWorks, including analyses of kinetics, structure, thermal, and finite element methods.
• Conduct studies on materials and tooling costs using DFMA tools and engage with vendors to achieve cost-effective designs.
• Collaborate with Product Management to develop technical product requirements and quality protocols.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary opto-mechanical design reviews with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams.
• Work with internal and external partners to expedite prototype validation.
• Provide comprehensive test results and analyses for all validation requirements.
• Participation in industry-standard bodies is advantageous.
• Perform additional related tasks as necessary.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant product engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in mechanical or opto-mechanical design.
• Familiarity with fiber optics.
• Leadership in project management; ideal with some manufacturing experience.

Skills & Expertise:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and simulation.
• In-depth understanding of product compliance and environmental processes.
• Experience in device-level production and material design.
• Competence in processes like MIG/TIG welding, and various coating techniques.
• Familiarity with global standards like TIA, IEC, and IEEE.
• Expertise in producing technical documentation and data management.
• Mastery of engineering analyses including GD&T and CFD methods (optional).
• Experience in engineering change processes and ensuring product reliability.

Benefits Overview
The employer offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, significant 401K matching, PTO and holiday pay, maternity leave above industry standards, and more.

About the Employer
The company is a worldwide leader in providing electrical and digital infrastructure solutions, spanning markets from residential to large data centers. It excels in transforming spaces for improved quality of life with innovative, sustainable strategies. Globally recognized and publicly traded, this company is a pioneer in adapting to technological advancements and societal needs.

North and Central America Presence
Highly esteemed in fields like AV, Lighting, and Data Centers, the employer provides holistic health benefits and unique perks, including PTO for volunteer work and a thriving employee resources network.

Data Center Power and Control Division
With industry-leading brands, this division produces cutting-edge solutions in data centers and infrastructure. The commitment to research ensures technological reliability for sustainable future developments.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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