Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to research, plan, analyze, design, and develop mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices. You will perform technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs. Additionally, you will analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements. You will also develop and write technical documentation, make revisions to existing documentation, and provide input to technical papers or presentations. There may be opportunities to deliver technical presentations as well.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.
• Conceptualize, create, and analyze designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.
• Research, write, and present technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.
• Initiate and maintain external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies.
• Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations.
• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participate in formal technical reviews.
• Prepare technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advise senior management on new developments and programs.
• Direct the work of less senior technical personnel.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Pro-E
• Mechanical Engineer
• Sheet Metal
• GD&T
• CREO
• Structural Design
• Must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years using CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models, especially PTC Pro/e Wildfire and CREO
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years concept and preliminary design experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in large structures and large assembly design and modeling, preferably from Military/DOD space.
• Team player
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Work Environment

You will be working with other designers, drafters, and engineers in an office setting. There will be a need to communicate cross-functionally with other areas.