Mechanical Design Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To determine and implement mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, and miscellaneous ancillary items.

• Attends job kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.

• Reviews customer requirements, including specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure contract compliance.

• Prepares and updates task lists.

• Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.

• Issues long lead material.

• Provides technical input to the CAD design team on various tasks.

• Reviews and approves drawings.

• Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.

• Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.

• Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.

• Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.

• Resolves vendor issues and dispositions of the defective material.

• Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILs) for added scope.

• Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).

• Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer-related issues.

• Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

• Must have the ability obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 4-year college/university education in technical field. (BSME/BSMET)

• Desired Experience: 3+ years of professional engineering experience.

• Experience with Auto-Cad, 3-D Modeling Software, etc.

• Defense/DoD engineering background preferable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and manufacturing environment.

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.