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Saronic's engineering team prides itself on offering innovative solutions to everyday mechanical problems. While acting as mentors to our engineering and production teams, our marine mechanical engineers engage in rigorous design and analysis processes using their strong engineering fundamentals paired with a first principles approach to engineering. Our ideal candidate will have experience with the entire engineering design lifecycle, carrying mechanical solutions from concept to full rate production.\nResponsibilities\nDesign, build and validate both manufacturing and assembly tooling to support the Marauder product lines\n\nInterface with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure tooling design meets the hardware design requirements and supports full rate production\n\nEvaluate mechanical designs for potential flaws and offer modifications to eliminate potential problems\n\nPrepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings applying GD&T, and participate in the manufacture or building of tooling\n\nAnalyze tooling designs using hand calculations and finite element models\n\nDevelop validation plans for tooling to ensure requirements are satisfied\n\nEnsure that design implementation, test, and maintenance methods/processes are developed and executed in a manner that supports company quality standards\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or a related field\n\n2+ years designing complex manufacturing or assembly tooling\n\nStrong fundamentals in core engineering concepts, including statics, solid mechanics, and machine design\n\nProven experience with tooling development and the entirety of the product life cycle\n\nProficiency with CAD and finite element analysis software, such as Siemens NX and FEMAP\n\nProven experience developing innovative solutions on a range of mechanical problems\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\n\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\n\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\n\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\n\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\n\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan\n\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\n\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\n\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\n\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. 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