We're hiring a Jr. Engineer to join our Engineering Team!

Assists in the trouble shooting and engineering analysis support for NPI and sustaining engineering projects using engineering principles such as solid and fluid mechanics.

Plan and draft test protocols with both in-house and third-party personnel, design test fixtures, and help carry out laboratory testing. Analyzing data/results and incorporating them into design and development activities.

Documentation and technical writing support with Change Orders, Temporary deviations, Work Instructions, and Best Practice Manuals.

Support implementation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and project specifications.

Assists in the evaluation of field and warranty issues, recommends and drives design modifications to eliminate product and process weaknesses.

Conducts all assignments under ISO and Stage Gate processes.

SUMMARY

This position provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers by providing technical support, under guidance, for research, planning, designing, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Design support for products and systems using 3D modeling in SolidWorks. Drafting support in 2D CAD, including analyzing tolerances and reviewing vendor process capability.
• Assists in the trouble shooting and engineering analysis support for NPI and sustaining engineering projects using engineering principles such as solid and fluid mechanics.
• Plan and draft test protocols with both in-house and third-party personnel, design test fixtures, and help carry out laboratory testing. Analyzing data/results and incorporating them into design and development activities.
• Documentation and technical writing support with Change Orders, Temporary deviations, Work Instructions, and Best Practice Manuals.
• Support implementation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and project specifications.
• Assists in the evaluation of field and warranty issues, recommends and drives design modifications to eliminate product and process weaknesses.
• Conducts all assignments under ISO and Stage Gate processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS

Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, 2D drafting, and MS Office.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• COMMUNICATION - Practices attentive and active listening.  Has the patience to hear people out.  Can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.  Writes, speaks, and/or presents information effectively in English.  Treats others’ opinions with respect.  Keeps appropriate parties informed, shares information that helps others do their job well, but maintains confidentiality.  Admits mistakes.

• FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS - Applies functional, professional, and technical experience to perform the job and meet goals and requirements.  Able to learn on the fly.  Effectively uses established company systems, software, techniques, materials, and other equipment as they relate to performance.  

• PROFESSIONALISM/COOPERATION - Demonstrates motivation, courtesy, and a positive attitude.  Maintains composure in difficult situations.  Acts with the highest level of professionalism.  Looks for resolution rather than placing blame.  Willing to take on new assignments or fill in as needed. 

• QUALITY/QUANTITY - Produces high quality, accurate work results in a productive and timely manner.  Can be counted on to achieve goals and meet work deadlines.   Consistently one of the top performers.  Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.  Not fearful of acting; seizes more opportunities.  Learns from mistakes.

• ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY - Knowledgeable about our organization and our culture.  Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and informal networks.   Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures.  Demonstrated ability to guide, direct or motivate others.  Is proactive.  He/she is widely trusted by peers and management and seen as a direct, truthful individual.    Interacts effectively with various levels of the organization and is comfortable around higher management.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and/or external customers.  Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvement in products or services.  Acts with the customer in mind.  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• INITIATIVE/INNOVATION - The aptitude to create ideas that improve processes and/or products that provide cost savings, simplified operation, or efficiency (continuous improvement).   Able to consider and implement solutions to practical problems or prevent problems.   Good at building on the creative ideas of others.  Can effectively brainstorm and/or facilitate brainstorming.

• ORGANIZATION/PRIORITY SETTING - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done and prioritizes activities.  Understands how to separate and combine tasks into an efficient workflow; what and how to measure it.  Can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't.  Can simplify complex processes.  Gets more out of fewer resources.

• ADAPTABILITY/RELIABILITY - Capacity and comfort level to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and ability to learn quickly when facing new challenges.  Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations, and has a willingness to change or try different things to become more effective.   Consistently arrives at work and meetings on time.  Monitors projects and demonstrates follow-through.  Delivers on expected tasks without requiring follow-up.  Requires little direction.

• STRATEGIC AGILITY - The ability to quickly recognize, seize opportunities, and change direction as a function of strategic goals and changing circumstances.  Can articulate strategy and see the big picture.

• MANAGERIAL COURAGE - Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said.  Provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.  Lets people know where they stand.  Is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

• MANAGING VISION AND PURPOSE - Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose.  Talks beyond today.  Talks about possibilities.  Is optimistic.  Creates milestones and symbols to rally support behind the vision.   Makes the vision sharable by everyone.  Can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.

EXHIBITS THE VALUES OF THE WATKINS WAY

Ethical, Transparent, Accommodating, Work-Life Balance, Safety First, Accountable, Relationships, Passionate, Team Player and Goal Driven.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to work with office/computer equipment, walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

$22.50-$35.75

Company: Watkins Wellness

Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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