Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer works autonomously in determining and implementing 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 customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure compliance with contract.
• Prepares and updates task lists.
• Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
• Issues long lead material.
• Provides technical input to 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 defective material. Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL's) for added scope.
• Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECP's).
• Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer related issues.
• Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.
• Mentors Associate Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSME/BSMET degree in technical field required.
• 6+ years professional engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with Auto-Cad; 3-D Modeling Software, etc.
• Defense/DoD-engineering background preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office 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.