Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Mechanical Engineer will determine and implement mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in designing 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 in order to ensure compliance with contract.
• Assists in the preparation and updates task lists.
• Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
• Assists in issuing long lead material.
• Helps in providing technical input to CAD design team on various tasks.
• Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
• Assists with creating technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.
• Helps support the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
• Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes and proposals.
• Assists in resolving vendor issues and dispositions defective material. Helps create Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILis) for added scope.
• Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPis).
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Desired experience: No industry experience required for entry level new graduate.

Experience with AutoCAD; 3D 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.