Mechanical Engineer III - Loudspeakers - QSC, LLC

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer III serves as the technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area. Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments. Works as a design lead on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features and may require innovative solutions to unique problems. The role requires good analytical skills combined with ability to apply analysis and expertise to complex programs, projects and/or technology solutions. May also provide oversight for a team of engineers and technicians with specific projects, based on project needs.

Base Salary Range 103,000 – 149,000

The above reflects the pay range that QSC reasonably expects to pay for this role. This pay range also depends on various factors such as job duties and requirements, relevant experience and skills and geographic location. In addition to the base salary range, QSC offers a comprehensive package including but not limited to health benefits, 401K or Roth retirement plans, generous time off and profit sharing

We will be accepting applications until a final candidate is identified.

Responsibilities

Project Management/Product Development/Technical Oversight

Role will require technical oversight for major and fairly complex projects (numerous interdependencies and implications) that involve a large team.  Responsibilities include concept development based on engineering and industrial design requirements, feasibility/risk assessment, detailed mechanical design and simulations, generation of technical documentation, engineering level verification activities and results analysis, design qualification plan development and execution, and product support throughout complete product life cycle.

Workflow planning: Plan multiple projects simultaneously.  Estimate, track & complete project on time and within budget.  Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of the engineering work associated with specific project task.  Develop technical project workflow plan, including key milestones, priorities and resource needs.  Reconcile inherent conflicts that exist in product design to achieve higher order business outcomes.

Risk mitigation and risk management: Identify technical program issues/risks and potential workaround and communicate details to the team.  Monitor key metrics for potential deviation in order to mitigate risk early and take appropriate action. Identify recommended changes where appropriate to ensure success criteria and deadlines are continuously met and provide information to the cross-functional team.

Analysis, Testing, and Qualification

Structural analysis of conceptual designs to determine viability.  Work with other disciplines and suppliers to ensure design is manufacturable and within BOM cost goals.

Hands-on involvement and oversight of product verification testing.  This includes troubleshooting and determining solutions

Team Leadership

Provide counsel and technical recommendations to cross functional team to ensure project progress and deliverables are met, raising issues that impede product viability.  Propose potential solutions to address issues and ensure all potential implications are considered.

Identify problems and actively devise appropriate solutions for both technical problems and those that may arise from differences in opinion.

Lead group of engineers and technicians.  Assure project milestones, scope, and timeline commitments are met.

Act as a mentor to less senior engineering team members, setting expectations, and providing input and feedback in a helpful way that fosters accountability.  Effectively train teammates per project needs.

Sustaining Engineering Support

Analyze and troubleshoot manufacturing and field issues, support 2nd sourcing efforts, and provide general engineering feedback for production staff.

Qualifications

Desired Knowledge and Skills: 

Technical Leadership

Stays on top of technological advancement.  Experiments with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes.  Delivers results using skilled problem solving, sound decision making, and resourcefulness

• General speaker design experience.
• Deep understanding of fabrication processes including milling, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, and injection molded plastics.
• Wood speaker design experience including joinery with a focus on manufacturability and durability.
• Advanced knowledge of parametric modeling in Creo.

Analytical Skills

Manages complex analyses including collection of information across a variety of sources and identifying fundamental patterns/trends. Manages analyses to identify where an issue has occurred (or may occur) and makes recommendations for how to address the issue/potential issue.

• Knowledge of structural analysis to meet standard loudspeaker load and safety requirements.
• Modal Analysis with a focus on bracing optimization to minimize acoustically detrimental panel movement.
• Port optimization for desired tuning while minimizing turbulent noises

Project Management

Works on single major or several medium complexity projects. Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and priorities.  Sets objectives and goals, breaking down work into process steps. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. Develops schedules and task/people assignments.  Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals and evaluates results. Able to manage group to achieve goals within a budget