Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

• Learn and follow standard design principles and practices with extensive supervision.
  Uphold professional and ethical responsibilities, including honesty, respect for life, law, environment, public good, accuracy, rigor, leadership, and communication.
• Handle project kits or small complexity/risk project elements under supervision of others.
• Resolve technical issues with supervision to gain expertise through real world application.
• Utilize CAD platforms to create 2D sketches, hand sketch schematics, and draw full 3D models.
• Understand the importance of efficient design process and urgency level.
• Develop designs from concept to detailed design, design reviews, and release of production drawings.
• Produce overview packets to support client approval and internal communication processes.
• Utilize CAD tools and internal file structure to document designs properly
• Collaborate with all departments, participate in design reviews, understand capabilities of machining and fab, material selection for in-house capabilities and outside vendors
• Conceive standard solutions, client drawing needs, and design decisions must be backed by rational.
• Understand plans, schedules, documents, and activities for assigned elements or projects.
• Grasp overall department objectives and high-level project matters, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receive guidance on application of standard engineering principles and practices.
• Execute on scope, budget, and schedule for assignments.
• Understand plans, schedules, documents, and activities for assigned elements or projects.
• Learn and follow TAIT safety and quality processes.
• Attend inter-disciplinary project meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in interview process of new Design and Engineering staff, and on-board new staff.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures. 
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.  
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

• Communication: The ability to convey information clearly and effectively through oral and written means.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others, and to establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with colleagues.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adjust to change and to modify one's approach in response to evolving circumstances.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to identify, analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
• Resilience: The ability to manage stress and cope with adversity, while maintaining a positive outlook and high level of productivity.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to think creatively and strategically, and to align one's efforts with broader organizational goals and objectives.