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Description
This position is contingent upon contract award. A secret security clearance is also required.
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (contingent)
Job Description:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all projects meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact within the organization.
• Key Responsibilities: Design and develop mechanical systems, components, and products from concept to completion
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation to support Technical Data Package development
• Perform calculations and simulations to validate designs, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and reliability standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, manufacturing specialists, and project managers
• Conduct testing and analysis of prototypes, recommending improvements and modifications as needed
• Oversee the manufacturing process to ensure accurate translation of designs into production
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues in existing products or systems,
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to incorporate innovative solutions,
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to the company’s AS9100 and quality policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively working towards licensure,
• Experience in industries such as aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing,
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing,
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Substitutions: 5 years’ experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA,
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems,
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is preferred,
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Secret security clearance is required.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Masters or better
Technical/other training or better
Bachelors or better
Experience
Preferred
Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA, Mechanical software versions for 2004, 2005, and later versions.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5 years’ experience in mechanical design and engineering.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)