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Job Summary: 

The Mechanical Engineer with Project Management & Product Development responsibilities will be tasked with leading the design, improvement, and project execution of AMETEK Solidstate Controls' (SCI) UPS and Battery Charger power sources, as well as the Bargraph indicator product line. This role leverages a mechanical engineering foundation to manage technical projects and orders, support new and existing product development, and ensure alignment with customer requirements, production needs, timelines, and business objectives.

Working within a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment, the engineer collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical Engineering, Sales, and Service to drive successful product outcomes, sustain manufacturing throughput, and lead VAVE initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include mechanical design support, manufacturing issue resolution, documentation and tooling updates, and product improvements across the UPS, Battery Charger, and Bargraph product lines, from concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Lifecycle

• Provide mechanical design input, documentation updates, and manufacturability improvements for UPS and Battery Charger product development, and troubleshoot enclosure, harness, hardware, and assembly issues for SCI and Sheet Metal teams to sustain throughput and quality.
• Support SCI new-product introduction and sustaining-engineering activities from concept through production release.
• Lead project management for Bargraph initiatives from initiation through delivery, defining scope, schedules, and resource needs, and maintaining plans and tracking tools to keep programs on time and on budget.
• Serve as the mechanical engineering point of contact across the UPS, Battery Charger, and Bargraph product lines, leading cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Electrical Engineering throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Partner with Sales, Quoting, and Service to align product designs with customer, application, and field-support requirements, translating those requirements into manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve production concerns and support timely release of updated designs, drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Support obsolescence management and design updates for legacy Bargraph products.
• Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, evaluating components, materials, and assembly techniques to reduce cost while maintaining performance and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 3+ years of mechanical design and product-development experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with 3D modeling/CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) and AutoCAD, including the creation of 2D drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
• Working knowledge of sheet metal design, enclosures, PCB/display integration, and assembly processes
• Working project management skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate small projects, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project)

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical thinking and adaptability
• Knowledge of nuclear or other regulated product requirements is a plus
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

What's in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus will keep you entertained all year.  During the warmer months, Columbus hosts food and music festivals, organizes art walks, and provides plenty of beautiful spots for hiking and biking.  During the colder months, Columbus offers ice skating, sledding, and holiday markets and festivals.  All year long, one can visit museums such as COSI Columbus (which was voted the best science museum in the US in 2020, 2021, and 2022!), check out art galleries, walk around the zoo, patron the North Market (a public market that has been around for 145 years), and spend time at the many local parks.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at:

• Solidstate Controls: https://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/