Mechanical Engineer R&D

Overview

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

 

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision.  We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration.  At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

 

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, and Southbridge, MA.

 

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

EaglePicher (EPT) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Research and Development team. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with the R&D and engineering teams to design, develop, and qualify cells and battery packs according to customer specifications and documentation requirements in line with project timing and budgets. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering teams to execute and deliver existing and new products. With EaglePicher Technologies you will join our Research and Development team as a key team member in hands-on design, prototyping and commercialization of Lithium-Ion cells and battery power systems used for lasers, aircraft, satellites, and more. The successful applicant will be responsible for gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements and setting up component and systems manufacturing methods. If you have hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software and are familiar with building processes, we’d like to meet you.  Ultimately, you’ll help us build functional battery systems and secure well-designed products that support a production environment.

The role will support R&D design and development functions located at B Street facility for development efforts. This position will be responsible for the effective use the design tools to design, document and maintain configuration control for early development of R&D battery systems for Defense applications. The position will work within a multidisciplinary team of Scientists and Engineers and will adhere to company policies and procedures.

This position will coordinate multiple functions to deliver these products to a wide variety of commercial and military customers such NASA, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing General Electric and many others. This position requires interaction with internal and external customers at all levels of system design/development, components, quality engineering. To apply you must be a U.S. Persons.

The primary purpose of this position is for you to assume a role of Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and qualification of Lithium-ion batteries for EaglePicher defense applications. You will be a key player in the product development team, working closely with our research, product engineering and quality staff to help drive and execute new projects to completion and support existing products. Experience with Solidworks or other CAD Software, Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Document Control systems will be required for this role.

 

Responsibilities

• Support all thermal and mechanical development phases including design, design refinement, validation, and pilot production of mechanical parts.
• Work closely with the R&D teams to determine battery design and mechanical characteristics from early development through scale up
• Interface with multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists
• Work with internal production team to develop processes/tooling for pilot scale manufacturing.
• Coordinate and execute product development trials.  Summarize and present respective results, with conclusions, and recommendations.
• Develop assembly instructions and specifications, along with other engineering documents.
• Generate drawings, BOMs and follow EaglePicher’s Document Control methods
• Determine the best practices and most efficient method of achieving a consistent design/drawing package while maintaining configuration control.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and while calculating dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials.
• Work integrally with both the electrical design and mechanical hardware to communicate technical ideas for accomplishing environmental testing involving vibration, shock, altitude, acceleration and temperature/humidity testing.
• Participate in the resolution of hardware problems or process non-compliances working with supervisors of Quality, Engineering and Production.
• Experience with multiple welding and joining technologies is preferred

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you must:

• U.S. Persons.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Engineering technology, or related discipline.
• 0-7 years experience in R&D or Product Development. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to contribute to collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated and hands-on. Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Fluency with 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks.
• Experience in FEA (ANSYS) and other numerical modeling methods will be helpful.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, Word Outlook).
• This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management

 

HIRING PREFERENCES

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the most successful candidate will also have:

 

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience and familiarity with ERP Systems and Document Control Systems
•  ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications and stage gate development processes is highly desirable.
• Motivated, passionate self-starter with a track record of delivering above and beyond expectations.
• A can-do attitude, passion to succeed and an ability and willingness to wear multiple hats as needed
• Solid problem solver, exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
• Proven ability to handle more than one project simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Preferred P.H.D in Mechanical Engineering

BENEFITS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE

Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;

   

• 10 paid holidays and PTO;

   

• Matching 401K;

   

• Annual Profit Sharing;

   

• Tuition reimbursement;

   

• Dependent scholarship programs.