Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Design mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies based on requirements provided by scientists and engineers, or self-performed analyses.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack up, statics, dynamics, stress/strain, and heat transfer.
• Perform accurate and deliberate revisions to existing drawings within a set timeframe with minimal supervision.
• Work independently using written feedback, general standards, and guidelines, without excessive reliance on redlines or specific, per-drawing direction.
• Work directly with Scientists and Engineers to determine component requirements and design details.
• Perform mechanical engineering analysis in order to properly design and document components and assemblies.
• Produce robust, unambiguous, and ASME Y14 compliant drawings to define and document the product for procurement and fabrication. 
• Apply general tolerance and GDT principles appropriately to drawings.
• Incorporate changes based on ASME Y14 standards, discreet customer feedback, general customer feedback, and internal direction.
• Document configuration management activities (changes and initial releases) within a product lifecycle management tool (specifically Teamcenter by Siemens) as part of the overall workflow process.
• Self-check drawings as well as check drawings created by other designers/engineers.  Solicit feedback and drawing critiques from other internal staff as well as provide similar feedback to other internal staff
• Independently research information supporting the past, present, and future state of a given drawing.
• Present and defend designs and drawings at Design Reviews to internal staff and management.
• Ensure product reliability, performance, and compliance by executing thorough testing at both component and system levels during key development milestones.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Years of Experience: 2+ years of engineering experience as a Mechanical Engineer

Additional Qualifications:

Highly knowledgeable in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar) for both 2D and 3D design.

Strong understanding of engineering principles, design for manufacturability (DFM), and GD&T.

Technical Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Familiarity with SWIM (SolidWorks Integration Module) for Teamcenter preferred.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter to manage CAD files and associated data.
• Knowledge of the full suite of ASME Y14 drawing standards.
• Knowledge and ability to apply general tolerance and GDT principles.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including but not limited to, heat transfer, statics, dynamics, materials, and stress/strain.
• Experience in designing small, precision components used in electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with EMC/EMI and other applicable product compliance and test requirements preferred.

Experience in optics, vacuum chambers, electronics packaging, plastics molding, and designing for environmental survivability (shock and vibration, temperature extremes, corrosion, etc.) is preferred

Smiths Detection Inc. (Smiths Detection) is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that Smiths Detection has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA.  Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Additional Information

We Offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: The compensation for this position ranges from $58,000-$130,440. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant and alignment with internal and market data.) This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Reward & Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.smithsdetection.com/careers/.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail stat@smiths.com or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)