Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: up to 15%

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Location: Nicholasville Ky

The Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) Family of Brands deliver proven lock and door solutions that protect people and assets at home at work and in communities around the world. We can provide businesses and consumers with high-security safe locks and locking systems high-quality door hardware and fixtures commercial-grade steel doors and frames as well as multi-family and commercial security solutions.

Our unique portfolio of lock and door solution brands serves a wide range of our customers security needs across industries and applications. Together we are on a mission to make the world more secure today and in the future.

Job Summary:

Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing developing and supporting high-security electronic and mechanical lock systems including new product lines enhancements to existing solutions and integrations with third party devices. The position offers a dynamic fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electro-mechanical high-security locks using SolidWorks CAD/CAM incorporating tolerances materials stress analysis and compliance.
• Lead product development from concept to commercialization including prototyping testing and integrating electronic/mechanical solutions for customer needs.
• Support production operations through collaboration with manufacturing quality and supply chain for process optimizations and troubleshooting.
• Provide field service support including installations repairs diagnostics and customer issue resolution for mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
• Manage compliance and testing ensuring regulatory adherence and competitive market analysis in key sectors.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate systems lead projects and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
• Create and manage engineering documentation including drawings specs manuals test data and certification records.
• Analyze failures develop prototypes oversee manufacturing and implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean Six Sigma or FMEA.
• Lead small team efforts manage timelines/budgets mentor juniors and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging security threats to innovate materials and technologies for locks in vaults ATMs and DoD applications.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2020 for 3D modeling simulation and design of complex electro-mechanical systems including schematics and drawings.
• Expertise in electro-mechanical principles integrating drives sensors actuators PLCs hydraulics and embedded technologies.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle quality systems (Lean Six Sigma FMEA DFX) and root-cause analysis for failures.
• Strong problem-solving analytical and troubleshooting skills using math statistics and mechanical diagnostics.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions and team collaboration.
• Leadership in project management planning prioritizing decision-making and mentoring in small teams.
• Creativity and innovation for solving complex security problems and improving efficiency/reliability.
• Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance industry standards and simulation/test equipment.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organizations physical premises.

S&G Vision & Values:

S&G is a passionate team with a continuous improvement culture dedicated to delivering trusted and transformative locking solutions while consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Must be a champion of the S&G corporate values of accountability integrity respect teamwork community innovation and leadership.

S&G is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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