Mechanical Design Engineer - Sentinel Program

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 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.
• Must have the ability obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 4-year college/university education in technical field. (BSME/BSMET)
• Desired Experience: 5+ 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.

Benefits:

• 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