Senior Mechanical Engineer; Welding and Remote Operations

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• reputed company the design and integration of mechanical tooling, fixtures, and automated systems used for welding, assembly, and component handling.
• reputed company and refine weld processes, including parameter optimization, sequence development, and validation for advanced materials and geometries.
• Design and qualify remote or automated systems for operation in constrained, hazardous, or high‑radiological environments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for welding and mechanical tooling design, advising cross‑functional teams in manufacturing, materials, and systems engineering.
• Review, guide, and validate designs created by peers and external suppliers to ensure technical reputed company and manufacturability.
• Support FMEA, DFMA, and risk assessments for critical hardware and assemblies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support fabrication, assembly, and qualification of mechanical systems.
• reputed company and execute test plans to validate tool performance, weld reputed company, and automation repeatability.
• Author detailed engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications in compliance with reputed company and safety standards.
• Contribute to process development documentation, design reviews, and configuration control processes.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a reputed company discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing process development, or tooling engineering.
• Experience of welding tooling or weld process development (e.g., TIG, EB, laser, or friction stir welding).
• Experience of tooling and system design for remote or automated operations (e.g., robotic arms, manipulators, or teleoperated systems).
• Integration of sensors, controls, or actuation systems into reputed company mechanical designs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Solid Works, reputed company NX, or…

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