Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D
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Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina, AMAROK is the Ultimate Perimeter Security solution. Our unique multi-layered perimeter security system reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers' property and assets 24/7/365. More than 5,000 commercial and industrial properties across North America trust The Electric Guard Dog™ to keep their assets secure.
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Research and Development, the Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a key hands-on role in driving innovation and advancing AMAROK's perimeter security solutions. This position focuses on the continuous improvement of existing products as well as the design, prototyping, and testing of new concepts that enhance reliability, serviceability, and cost-efficiency.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer contributes to a broad range of initiatives, including electric fencing, gate systems, camera integration, and modular components designed to meet diverse customer needs. Additionally, this role leads efforts to develop and validate new product capabilities that align with AMAROK's strategic goals, such as field-scalable designs, low-cost security options, and improved system integration with gate access control and surveillance technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Product Design & Development
- Contribute to research, prototyping, and iterative testing of product enhancements, with a focus on physical performance, durability, and manufacturability.
- Support structural improvements to core offerings such as electric fencing and associated mounting systems.
- Design and refine components that integrate with gate access control systems and camera surveillance solutions.
- Evaluate cost vs. performance of materials and components for both new and legacy product lines.
Field Performance Analysis & Product Validation
- Apply field data and performance metrics to optimize designs for faster installation and reduced service complexity.
- Collaborate with technical support to monitor early product performance and ensure design intent translates into field reliability.
- Define and refine performance benchmarks based on actual usage conditions and customer expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation
- Work with Product Management, Compliance, and Field Operations to ensure all new designs meet regulatory and operational standards.
- Collaborate with production teams to transition prototypes into kit-ready solutions.
- Documents design specifications, test procedures, and validation results clearly and accurately for ongoing product knowledge transfer.
Innovation & Strategic Product Expansion
- Participate in the design and field testing of next generation perimeter protection products, including gate access control, camera integration, and modular fence systems.
- Align new solution development with AMAROK's product roadmap and long-term growth initiatives.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor innovations to help identify potential opportunities for AMAROK's product roadmap.
Competencies
- Knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies, and business process improvement, with proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results.
- Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide process optimization initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to drive performance and achieve strategic objectives.
- Comprehensive leadership and coaching skills, including training teams on Lean Six Sigma principles and facilitating process improvement workshops.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in analyzing and interpreting business data to identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Solid project management experience encompassing planning, execution, and sustainment of improvement initiatives across diverse functional areas.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively, prioritizing based on business impact, scalability, and strategic alignment.
- Proven success in fostering cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Skilled in change management, employing strategies to build, support, and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Excellent communication and facilitation abilities, capable of clearly articulating ideas and engaging diverse audiences in complex stakeholder environments.
- Proficient in technology integration, including automation, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise system implementations to enhance process efficiency.
- Expertise in process documentation, establishing best practices, and maintaining comprehensive process repositories to ensure consistency and knowledge retention.
Company Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Short & Long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Career advancement
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous PTO
Approximate Compensation is $100,000-$115,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.
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- Location:
- Columbia