About the Job As part of a small and passionate team of developers and engineers, you will play a key role in creating electronic sensors, navigation and guidance systems. Your contributions will play a key role in commercializing advanced location and navigation technology and transitioning them from R&D to development and into production. This role is focused on mechanical engineering and includes a diverse range of technical responsibilities including system design, drafting, modeling, measuring, testing and validation, as well as leading continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing and engineering processes. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment while contributing to innovative solutions, demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. Engineering opportunities exist at multiple experience levels. Responsibilities DESIGN Design and draft mechanical parts using best practices for parametric modeling and GDT to facilitate design reuse as well as fabrication. Build prototypes to guide and inform final architecture decision making Redesign exiting products to address shortcoming and reduce cost of existing designs. Fabricate new components and assemblies using 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, forming, forging, and casting Design test procedures and conduct product validations. Participate in multi-disciplinary product development projects spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware and app development.

MANUFACTURING

Work with manufacturing to create right-sized tools, jigs, fixtures, and machines to support the high-quality production of products. Develop new and improve existing processes and procedures for new product introduction (NPI). Set up new products and train production team in computerized manufacturing system. Assist in writing documentation for the manufacturing team to build new products.

SUPPLIER

Identify, qualify, and manage key suppliers for mechanical components and work with them over time to achieve top quality and delivery objectives. Perform measurement and inbound material inspection reports for new products as they transition into production. QUALITY Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, process improvements, product testing and qualification, and product improvement initiatives. Perform failure analysis using advanced measurement methods such as

SEM, EDX, FTIR

(in house equipment with training provided) to determine why products have broken in the field or during highly accelerated life testing. Support continuous improvement activities (lean, six sigma, kaizen, 5s etc). Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 - 25 years of industry experience Well-developed organizational skills, prioritizing and completing assignments and projects independently, while balancing competing needs and attending to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working with team members or acting as a leader Proficiency modeling parts in SolidWorks, creating assemblies and 3D printing

Desired:

Material science including surface chemistry, plating, PCB and PCBA fabrication, FA using XRF, FTIR, SEM and EDS (EDX) About SignalQuest At SignalQuest we have a focused, high performing team and a small-company environment well suited for those with personal drive and a desire to contribute to long term innovation. We believe in investing in our team members, empowering them to take personal responsibility for our direction and allowing them the room to create our future. This year we will make about 10 million electronic sensors in Lebanon NH, where our R&D, production, sales and management are located in a historic renovated brick mill building on the Mascoma River. Benefits Highly competitive, full benefits package. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person