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Senior Mechanical Engineer | Projects

DRS Technologies

  • High Ridge, MO
  • 24 days ago

    Highlights

    This position will be responsible for leading development of new products, supporting legacy products; sizing and selecting components; supporting strategic initiatives; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production. Mechanical Engineer position responsible for leading projects and developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHigh Ridge, MO
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.drs.com/

    Description

    Job ID: 115135

    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

    Company Overview

    DRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets.

    For more information on Leonardo DRS, visit www.leonardodrs.com, and for details on our Commercial/Industrial operations, see www.marlocoil.com.

    Job Summary

    Mechanical Engineer position responsible for leading projects and developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems. This position will be responsible for leading development of new products, supporting legacy products; sizing and selecting components; supporting strategic initiatives; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Leading projects for the development and support of mechanical equipment, especially air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems including heat exchangers
    • Engineering project management supporting schedule development, cost, project resources and communication with internal/external customers
    • Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems
    • Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others
    • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services. Participate in supplier scouting, evaluation and engagement activities in support of new projects
    • On-time project execution by collaborating with engineering service firms and managing on-site or remote contingent resources effectively
    • Support development of product designs, manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes
    • Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals and develop compliant designs for product development
    • Development of technical documentation, manuals, and procedures
    • Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems or subsystems

    Job Responsibilities Part II

    • Responsible for completion of projects on time, within budget and following design specifications
    • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for status of project assignments
    • Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
    • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers
    • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner
    • Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
    • Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications
    • Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting progress and status
    • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
    • At least 5 years of experience leading engineering projects especially new product development (NPD) or research & development (R&D) projects and providing status updates regarding technical progress, budgets, and schedule
    • Engineering or design experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies and components including machined components, welded structures and sheet metal parts
    • Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation
    • Competent using MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint)

    Desired Qualifications

    • Experience with HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling and refrigeration) equipment and suppliers.
    • Experience designing and drafting with PTC CREO, AutoCAD Mechanical 2D or similar CAD/PLM platforms
    • Basic experience creating drawings (drafting) following ASME Y14.100 and associated documentation such as bill of materials
    • Understanding of ASHRAE test requirements and certification of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Air Handling systems
    • Experience with refrigeration systems, turbomachinery equipment including induction motors, and metal additive manufacturing
    • Experience conducting product design/technology reviews with customers and capturing product needs
    • Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy

    U.S. Citizenship required.

    Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

    Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    #NPS

    Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

    Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

    • Integrity
    • Agility
    • Excellence
    • Customer Focus
    • Community & Respect
    • Innovation

    We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

    Nearest Major Market: St Louis

    About Company

    DRS Technologies, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.

    The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, electronic sensor systems, power systems, rugged computer systems, air combat training systems, mission recorders, deployable flight incident recorders, environmental control systems, telecommunication systems, aircraft loaders, military trailers and shelters, and integrated logistics and support services.

    DRS's broad range of mission critical systems and sustainment solutions uniquely position the Company to support the ongoing superiority of the military's Current Force, as well as the modernization and emerging transformation initiatives of the Future Force.

    DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing high-tech products and systems that improve the capabilities of many key platforms. The Company also provides a range of military support systems and services. DRS's products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms and on several platforms for non-military applications.

    Our sustainment products, such as environmental control systems, power generators, water and fuel distribution systems, chemical/biological decontamination systems and heavy equipment transport systems, are used to support military forces, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping. We also provide security and asset protection systems and services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S. armed forces and certain international militaries, homeland security forces, and select government and intelligence agencies.

    DRS strives to provide quality products and services and stand behind them, to invest in research and development and new market opportunities, and to leverage existing core defense programs and business areas.

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