OverviewRapiscan Laboratories manufactures radiation equipments. We develop and test X-ray imaging systems and equipment to the airport and security industries.Our Advanced Technology team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to aid in the design and development of state-of-the-art chemical and trace detection products. The engineer will be an active and contributing member of a world-class design team based in Andover, MA. The engineer will design detection products, including machined/molded parts and assemblies, and create detailed design and assembly drawings in a fast paced, interactive, cross-functional team environment. A strong customer focus is essential.ResponsibilitiesDesigns and builds mechanical hardware for our trace detection equipment as part of our Integrated Product Development Process (IPDP) and external contractsPrototype, assemble, analyze and approve new mechanical designs for releaseSupport product quality improvement and implement material cost saving projects through product redesignDesign structural products / parts using machined components, injection molding and sheet metal formingDevelop and maintain and communicate design plans and schedulesSupport design and engineering documentation aspects of the program including product / tooling costs, mechanical product performance, and engineering change orders (ECOs)Interface with the Rapiscan Science and Technology Group, supply chain, critical technical vendors, manufacturing, product management and quality departmentsParticipate in validation and verification (V&V) processes for components and productsWork with vendors and cross-functional development team to reduce time to market, product cost and procurement lead-time while meeting design objectivesProvide sustaining engineering support for released products, including changes for improved manufacturability, reduced cost, increased reliability, and/or improved performance; assists in the preparation and incorporation of ECO'sProvide regular status reports, written and/or verbal, to cross-functional project team membersEnsure adherence to business policies, EH&S, legal requirements, ethicsUphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and TeamworkDemonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and ConductIt is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problemDuties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 2 years' experience in hardware designFamiliarity with machined parts & sheet metal designFamiliarity with die casting and/or injection molding designElectrical enclosure and wiring/cabling designExperience with 3-D printing to speed prototyping processesExperience using 3D solid modeling SolidWorks (SW), Product Data Management (PDM) tools such as AgileFamiliarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and thermal analysis simulation tools in SolidWorksExperience with hands on design and development of prototypes and test fixturesEffective communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, suppliers, production, manufacturing engineers, quality, and customersProficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power PointTeam player with strong facilitation / interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvementDesired Characteristics:Familiarity with the pneumatics and the measurement and control of liquids and gasesStrong analytical design skills including experience designing using CAD softwareDemonstrated record of meeting cost, schedule and performance goals on complex projectsExternally focused in terms of manufacturing, customer & market requirementsAbility to drive program deliverables and identify and resolve technical and program issues / decisions