Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Aurora, IL, US Benefits Competitive Salary Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan Medical insurance for self and eligible family members Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting Tuition Reimbursement Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off) Hybrid working environment Responsibilities Develop creative conceptual designs to meet system requirements and support the product strategy. Lead mechanical design elements for new products and improvements to existing products, executing all phases of the product design process. Develop detailed design specifications and test plans. Develop fixtures to support manufacturing requirements. Implement design ideas into product designs using the latest materials, processes and manufacturing techniques to satisfy product requirements including cost and schedule. Fabricate rapid prototypes. Conduct verification testing. Support the transition of design to full production, including supplier and manufacturing start‑up. Support R&D efforts and continuous process improvements. Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner with minimal supervision. Effectively support and communicate status, issues, needs and ideas to management. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. BSME or MSME in Mechanical Engineering. 4+ years of mechanical design experience in product design. Experience in design and test of ruggedized small size, weight, and power electronic products to meet harsh MIL-STD-810 environments. Strong mechanical technical, analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience designing for mid‑to‑high rate production manufacturing technologies and processes (machining, casting, injection molding, sheet metal, elastomeric, flexible & rigid PCBs, SMT assembly, displays, batteries, cabling and interconnects). Experience designing and completing engineering changes within formal design processes (CMMI and ISO 9100) using configuration management software such as PTC Windchill or equivalent. Experience meeting industry/DoD standards (MIL-STD, ASTM, ANSI, FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, REACH, IPC, etc.). Proficiency in Mechanical CAD/CAE tools such as PTC Creo or SolidWorks. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organization and time management skills to work independently and in teams within a fast‑paced dynamic work environment. Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. Pay Range: $94,141 - $120,292 USD. Target incentive compensation plan: 5%. EEO Statement Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non‑discrimination under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. If you need an accommodation or assistance, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr