Senior 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 : 6+ Years

Job Description

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 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:

• BSME/BSMET degree in technical field.

• 6+ years professional engineering experience.

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

• Defense/DoD-engineering background preferable.

WORK ENVIROMENT / 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.