Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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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.

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• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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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.

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