Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer
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Qnity
Chesterfield, MO, US
Summary
The Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer develops customer-specific designs optimized for manufacturability and performs finite element analysis to evaluate product performance. They also lead new item release activities and act as a subject matter expert for metals design and manufacturing troubleshooting.
Job Description
Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.
At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
Role Overview
The Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing-related functions required by key strategic business unit account customers. This individual will work synergistically with Qnity's sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals.
This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work on-site three days per week.
Responsibilities:
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Work with internal and external engineers and/or customer service to develop customer-specific designs that are both the best technical solution and optimized for manufacturability
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Analyze designs utilizing Abaqus CAE finite element analysis (FEA) or Ansys Forming, and internally developed tools, to provide analysis packages containing key data points needed to evaluate the effectiveness in the customer application
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Create 3D models and 2D drawings of Laird products using SolidWorks or CREO 3D CAD
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Create and control item data in the Aras database
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Lead new item release activities, ensuring item design requirements meet manufacturing capabilities to fit customer-specific performance needs, board layout, and components
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Act as subject matter expert for metals designs and manufacturability, supporting customer design for manufacturability (DFM) assessments and operations design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)
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Report production release (NIP) and design metrics
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Support production in troubleshooting manufacturing challenges or issues
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Proficient at learning new systems and sharing knowledge to ensure best practices and efficiencies
Requirements:
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Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
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Proficient with solid-modeling software, preferable CREO or Solidworks, and/or mechanical/electrical or multiphysics software such as Abaqus, HFSS, or COMSOL
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Understanding of Finite Element Analysis or Finite Difference numerical modeling techniques, preferably with a history of analyzing boundary value problems and results
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Understanding of the cross-functional relationships between intercompany groups and the various expertises required to take a product through development to production
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Good communication skills, both oral and written
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Ability/experience being an extension of OEM design teams from the system to component level
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Extensive mechanical design experience
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Ability/experience understanding electronic system architecture at least at the block diagram level
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Experience proactively engaging customers, organizing intercompany meetings, and maintaining business relationships across commercial and technical functions.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field.
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Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.
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5+ years of experience around precision metals, board-level shields, and EMI solutions
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8+ years of design experience.
Why this role?
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Design from concept to reality – Partner with Field Application Engineers and customers to develop custom metal components and innovative solutions, often starting with limited requirements or initial design inputs.
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Solve complex engineering challenges – Apply your expertise in sheet metal design, 3D modeling, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo to create products that meet customer performance and manufacturing requirements.
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Expand your technical capabilities – Gain hands-on experience with engineering analysis, simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools used to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
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Make a direct customer impact – Work on custom development projects that help customers solve real-world challenges, collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams from concept through production.
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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
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Qnity Productions: Aside from the curriculum, data, and tools, Qnity produces and curates both content and events.
Get in touch: [email protected].
Founded
2009
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Qnity, Inc: Qnity provides a robust suite of visually-engaging solutions serving students, professionals, and businesses in the professional beauty and wellness sector. Known for our revolutionary simple, visual approach, Qnity produces licensable products and services in the form of tactile tools, visual curriculum, one-of-a kind events, high-quality data, and ongoing content curation - all designed to help various audiences experience greater economic empowerment. Our curriculum and solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and trade schools alike.
Qnity for Businesses: Qnity has served hundreds of small businesses across the globe, helping them become more scalable and sustainable. Considered the market leader in learning and development for salons, spas, medspas, Qnity guides small businesses to experience breakthroughs in the areas of execution, growth, and profitability.
Qnity for Schools: Since its inception in 2021, Qnity for Schools has helped over 20,000 students change their money stories through our financial literacy curriculum. Created using Qnity’s simple, visual approach, we partner with trade schools by providing a robust financial literacy curriculum, MONEY EDU by Qnity, to teach students critical financial skills that will set them up for a long and prosperous career in their craft of choice. On average, graduates from MONEY EDU experience a 60% in their financial confidence.
Qnity Institute: This arm of the Qnity Inc. company serves a critical need in the professional beauty and wellness sector - a lack of quality data and low levels of financial literacy across the industry. The Institute serves as a research and data firm that seeks to provide high-quality research, data, and financial literacy to gain a better understanding of the beauty and wellness sector.
Qnity Productions: Aside from the curriculum, data, and tools, Qnity produces and curates both content and events.
Get in touch: [email protected].
Founded
2009
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minnetonka, Minnesota