(GRIT) Mechanical System Integration Engineer

Job Description:

. Assist in designing mechanical parts and assemblies for existing and new products

. Create and manage 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring proper tolerance analysis and application of GD&T.

. Participate in hands-on prototyping, fit checks, and validation of mechanical designs.

. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) compliance, focusing on materials, tolerances, and machining practices.

. Support root-cause analysis and engineering change processes for design iterations.

. Support integration of mechanical subsystems with electrical, electronic, and control components.

. Participate in interface definition and compatibility testing across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

. Assist in the assembly and system-level testing of prototype and production units to verify proper function and performance under various operational conditions.

. Conduct or support functional and environmental testing.

. Collaborate with QA and compliance teams to ensure integration meets safety and regulatory standards.

. Assist in failure investigation and develop solutions for issues arising during system-level validation or field trials.

. Help develop test plans, procedures, and system integration documentation to support repeatable builds and system verification.

. Support project planning and scheduling activities, including defining scope, creating timelines, and identifying key deliverables and dependencies.

. Coordinate between design, testing, manufacturing, procurement, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of project milestones.

. Track progress against project schedules, flag potential delays or risks, and assist in developing mitigation plans.

. Help maintain project documentation including technical records, change logs, and action registers.

. Prepare and deliver internal project status updates and assist with reporting to leadership or customers.

. Communicate clearly across departments to ensure effective collaboration and decision-making.

. Assist in managing vendor and supplier relationships to support procurement of components, tooling, and test equipment.

. Participate in post-project reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and program processes.

Job Requirements:

. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.

. Strong foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods.

. Exposure to system-level design and multidisciplinary integration.

. Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiarity with tolerance analysis and GD&T.

. Strong interpersonal, management and decision-making skills.

. Strong organizational and time management skills capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.

. Basic understanding of project management concepts such as work breakdown structures, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.

. Hands-on mindset and willingness to engage in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting in the lab or field.

. Able to work Independently under minimum supervision and exhibit proactiveness in learning.

. Proficient in quick-turn prototype building and designing (3D Printing / CNC).

. Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.

. Strong sense of ownership over work tasks and able to drive projects independently through from conceptualization to completion.

. Agile thinker, able to adapt to changes quickly.