Mechanical Engineer 2 at Cintal, Inc. – Lafayette, Indiana

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Lead and support the closure of formal CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) and NPI (New Product Introduction) issues thru the Six Sigma DMAIC process
• Lead team meetings with Air Systems suppliers to manage existing purchased finished components and to develop new purchased finished components from concept thru start of production
• Perform first order calculations, analyze data, and summarize data in order to articulate design tradeoffs or support design validation activities
• Identify and apply design standards, expertise from COEs (Centers of Excellence), Air Systems standard work, and expertise from Air Systems peers to a variety of design projects
• Interface with a multitude of computer systems to obtain, upload, &/or manage information
• Collaborate with internal process partners, suppliers, and internal/external customers on multiple projects that will be taking place simultaneously
• Create and present informal and formal design reviews
• Assemble &/or disassemble prototype components &/or sub-systems
• Perform detailed inspections of new &/or field returned components

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shop floor investigation of the issue
• Root cause investigation
• Develop potential solutions
• Review with Design Engineer
• Work with the shop to document and implement solutions
• Potential follow up with suppliers / design engineers or modification of prints

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 1 to 3+ years in Engineering
• Degree requirement: BS in Engineering / Technology

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic engine component and system level knowledge & experience
• Strong written communication skills
• Skilled in MS Office Applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead team meetings

DESIRED SKILLS:

• CREO 3D modeling (or similar) and simulation skill set
• Component level design experience with castings, fabrications & injection molded polymers
• Engine component and system level design experience

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.