Mechanical Design Engineer

• Job Level : Mid Career

• Level of Education : BA/BS

• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular

• Date Updated : 01/06/2025

• Years of Experience : 3+ Years

Job Description

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 has no supervisory responsibilities  

Experience and Skills

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:  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.