(GRIT) Mechanical System Integration Engineer

Overview Job Description: Assist in designing mechanical parts and assemblies for existing and new products Create and manage 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring proper tolerance analysis and application of GD&T. Participate in hands-on prototyping, fit checks, and validation of mechanical designs. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) compliance, focusing on materials, tolerances, and machining practices. Support root-cause analysis and engineering change processes for design iterations. Support integration of mechanical subsystems with electrical, electronic, and control components. Participate in interface definition and compatibility testing across mechanical, electrical, and software domains. Assist in the assembly and system-level testing of prototype and production units to verify proper function and performance under various operational conditions. Conduct or support functional and environmental testing. Collaborate with QA and compliance teams to ensure integration meets safety and regulatory standards. Assist in failure investigation and develop solutions for issues arising during system-level validation or field trials. Help develop test plans, procedures, and system integration documentation to support repeatable builds and system verification. Support project planning and scheduling activities, including defining scope, creating timelines, and identifying key deliverables and dependencies. Coordinate between design, testing, manufacturing, procurement, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of project milestones. Track progress against project schedules, flag potential delays or risks, and assist in developing mitigation plans. Help maintain project documentation including technical records, change logs, and action registers. Prepare and deliver internal project status updates and assist with reporting to leadership or customers. Communicate clearly across departments to ensure effective collaboration and decision-making. Assist in managing vendor and supplier relationships to support procurement of components, tooling, and test equipment. Participate in post-project reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and program processes. Qualifications Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field. Strong foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods. Exposure to system-level design and multidisciplinary integration. Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiarity with tolerance analysis and GD&T. Strong interpersonal, management and decision-making skills. Strong organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks. Basic understanding of project management concepts such as work breakdown structures, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting. Hands-on mindset and willingness to engage in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting in the lab or field. Able to work Independently under minimum supervision and exhibit proactiveness in learning. Proficient in quick-turn prototype building and designing (3D Printing / CNC). Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability. Strong sense of ownership over work tasks and able to drive projects independently through from conceptualization to completion. Agile thinker, able to adapt to changes quickly. #J-18808-Ljbffr