The R&D Mechanical Engineer is a key link to product realization.  Under the lead of the Project Manager and as part of the global project team, the role transforms customer needs into final products through engineering design and 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.Create concepts, feasibility studies, physical prototypes, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, product documentation.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 analysisAssist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issuesPropose suggestions for product and department improvementsCoordinate 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 toolsDefine technical requirements and track fulfillmentWe are sourcing multiple mechanical engineering positions with various specializations.  Depending on your engineering specialization, responsibilities may also include:Product Design: Create concepts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, product documentation.Testing: Executing feasibility, verification, and validation tests; consolidate and evaluate test results; develop & continuously improve test equipment and global procedures.Electro-Mechanical: Incorporate electronics to develop innovative products and automated manufacturing processes. 
