Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerWe have an excellent contract position for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading company located in Maple Grove, MN.Pay Rate: $54.14 - $60.32US Citizenship is required.Job Responsibilities:Researches, plans, analyzes, designs, and develops mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices.Performs technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs.Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.Develops and writes technical documentation, revises existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.May deliver technical presentations related to production support activities.Creates and maintains product parts, assemblies, and drawings using PTC Creo Parametric 11 modeling software.Performs complex engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test, and product assurance tasks of limited complexity for a range of engineering design and analytical theory, principles, techniques, and practices to a complex portion of a technical project.Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers.Acquires and maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines, industry practices, trends, and applications.Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety policies and rules.Provides input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.Basic Hiring Criteria:Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical discipline (typically mechanical or aerospace engineering) plus 4 years of relevant experience or an M.S. degree and 2 years of experience.Must have working knowledge of creating moderately complex solid models and mechanical designs using CAD systems, preferably PTC Pro-E or CREO.Ability to solve moderately complex technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge.Strong communication skills (verbal and written).Experience working with internal or external shops to manufacture designs.Desired Qualifications:Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines.Experience in a military product production environment.Experience in developing precision assembly tooling.Minimum of 4 years and not to exceed 15 years of work experience.Working knowledge of GD&T principles {ASME Y14.5-2009 or -2018).Working knowledge of Tolerance Stack Analysis 2+ years of experience with Creo modeling and drawing generation.Experience with EPDM system, preferably Windchill.Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.Military connected talent encouraged to apply.VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled