Principal Engineer - Elastomeric Mounts

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Elastomeric Mounts
Location: Fond du Lac, WI
Zip Code: 54935
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: 120K - 130K DoE
Keywords: #Engineering #Mechanical #PrincipalEngineerjobs;

Job Description:
Essential Functions:
*Lead outboard isolation system development including elastomeric mount components.
*Write detailed component design specifications.
*Challenge existing design practices and develop innovative solutions.
*Design lightweight and cost-effective components/systems using DFSS discipline.
*Design cost effective experiments to gather data needed for decision making / design approval.
*Draft and implement DVP for components with input from cross functional team.
*Develop patentable ideas that lead to commercial success in the market.
*Maintain team communication/cooperation with Engineers of mating/adjacent components.
*Lead/Participate in cross function teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Suppliers.
*Work with Design Analysis, Mechanical Development and Engine Testing groups to validate designs.
*Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:
*BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
*8 or more years" experience of product development experience, including all aspects of product life cycle from concept development to production release, and production support.
*Experience designing structural systems / components with the inclusion of component or system level isolation
*Strong understanding of FEA & fatigue analysis used in design development.
*Construct and execute comprehensive DVP"s involving coordination of cross functional resources.
*Aptitude for mechanical designs and system conceptualization

Preferred Qualifications:
*Good Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) skills. Familiarity with all relevant manufacturing processes including casting and forging processes, machining, and plastic injection molding.
*Knowledge of six sigma tools and applications, including root cause failure analysis methods.
*Experience with use of the FMEA process
*Familiarity with CAD and structural analysis software packages - preferably Creo (CAD), Creo Mechanism (Multi-Body Dynamics), and Creo Simulate (FEA).
*Experience within Teamcenter engineering or similar PLM software/Change Release Process
*Ability to interpret data and independently analyze component failures; and recommend component or system changes.
*Experience with marine drive systems or boating in general

Software/Tools Used:
*CAD: CREO (SolidWorks acceptable)
*Simulation/Analysis: ANSYS
*Data/Engineering Tools: MATLAB

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