Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected.
Oetiker Tool Corporation, a subsidiary of Oetiker, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools serving as the internal hand tool center of competency for Oetiker as well as engaging customers directly across a variety of industries. Our tools are used by professionals in the electrical, electronic, datacom, automotive, and plumbing industries. We specialize in constantly improving designs and introducing new, innovative hand tools based on our customers' and engineers' extensive trade knowledge. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker is a trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The R&D Mechanical Engineer is a key link to product realization. Under the lead of the Project Manager and with the backing of the global R&D team, the role transforms customer needs into final products through engineering design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production development with the ultimate goal to deliver innovative products and solutions to our global customers.
Essential Functions:
Design and develop new mechanical hand tools (Design & Industrialization) while meeting quality, cost and time targets.
Execute feasibility, verification, and validation tests; consolidate and evaluate test results; develop & continuously improve test equipment and global procedures.
Carry out engineering analysis for new and existing designs, including FEA, tolerance analysis, and stress analysis
Assist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issues
Propose suggestions for product and department improvements
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional project team, suppliers, and customers.
Deploy state-of-the-art engineering (e.g. Design for Six Sigma) and technical risk management tools
Define technical requirements and track fulfillment
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
3D-CAD and technical drafting, preferably SolidWorks
Hands-on product development, including use of basic shop equipment and machine tools and 3D printers
Microsoft Office Suite (Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
Demonstrated drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality
Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self-aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
Education / Experience:
10+ years experience as R&D Mechanical Engineer, a focus on consumer products and mechanism design is a plus
Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English
Additional Information
What You’ll Get:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Oetiker Tool Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Wallingford, Connecticut
Full Time