Mechanical Engineer I at Iris Technology in Irvine, CA

MECHANICAL ENGINEER I Location: Irvine, California POSITION PROFILE   Position Title:            Mechanical Engineer I        Reports To:               Mechanical Engineer Manager   Key Cultural Competencies: • Highly ethical, honest, operates from the highest levels of integrity • Passionate for his/her work, self motivated • Team player, team oriented • Professional in demeanor and appearance, graceful under pressure • Values free enterprise, patriotic • High work ethic • Lifelong learner, always seeks to grow professionally and personally • Responsible and accountable • Organized, attentive to details, strong planner • Clearly grasps the overall vision for the future of the company • Have a strong sense of service for both internal and external customers. • Good verbal and written communicator • Positive and energetic • Dedicated, loyal • Innovative • Flexible, embraces change • Produces desired results on time and on budget   Qualifications: • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • At least 1+ years of experience as an engineer in a highly technical, R&D, and/or manufacturing environment or equivalent. • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or equivalent. • Working knowledge of SolidWorks for 2D and 3D mechanical drawings preferred. • Systems integration experience. • Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings. • Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Experience designing flight and military-grade hardware is a plus • Thermal and structural analysis experience is a plus   Key Results: • Mechanical design of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and Company specifications 100% of the time • Assess and select materials to fit design criteria and environmental requirements. • Assess and select manufacturing process to stay within or under target manufacturing costs. • On time and on budget project completion 100% of the time • All documentation to meet military standard requirements (if required by program) and AS9100 standards. • Ensure quality standards are met 100% of the time   Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Creating product packaging concepts that are attractive, ergonomic, functional and sophisticated. • Preparing detailed mechanical designs (3D) using SolidWorks including fabrication and assembly drawings. • Analyzing mechanical designs for thermal and structural performance using SolidWorks. • Coordinate and manage selected vendors and ensure quality per specifications for mechanical components by performing or overseeing quality inspections and verifications. • Making technical presentations to existing and prospective clients. • Developing efficient and cost-effective, best-value type product designs. • Other activities as identified and assigned.