Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerPeopleShare has a full-time direct hire opening with a defense industry client in Mt. Laurel, NJ for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Minimum of 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably supporting manufacturing or defense-related products. Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Type: Full-time Direct Hire Salary: $100-150k/year (depending on experience) Position Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for evaluating complex engineering drawings, developing manufacturing solutions, supporting government and commercial proposals, and providing engineering expertise throughout the product lifecycle. This position plays a key role in new product development, manufacturing support, supplier qualification, ERP implementation, and customer technical support while ensuring compliance with military specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesReview and interpret complex engineering drawings, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), military specifications, and customer requirements to support manufacturing, procurement, and quoting activities.Develop manufacturing plans, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost estimates for machined components, mechanical assemblies, and defense-related products.Lead engineering reviews of customer solicitations and prepare technical responses for Government and commercial proposals.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system through engineering data management, BOM creation, routing development, and product configuration.Perform contract reviews and identify technical risks, engineering exceptions, and opportunities for process improvement.Prepare and submit Product Approval Requests (PARs), engineering change documentation, and technical deviation requests as required.Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, schedules, and cost objectives.Source suppliers, evaluate supplier capabilities, obtain pricing, and provide technical guidance during supplier selection.Support procurement by reviewing technical requirements, issuing engineering recommendations, and assisting with purchase order technical content.Ensure compliance with applicable military standards, ASTM, NAS, ASME, and other industry specifications.Interface directly with customers, government agencies, and suppliers to provide technical support throughout the program lifecycle.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, quality, and process standardization.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.Minimum of 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably supporting manufacturing or defense-related products.Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing methods, including materials, heat-treating, and other processes.Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).Experience developing manufacturing processes, bills of materials, routings, and cost estimates.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or defense contracting industry.Familiarity with Government Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC), ASTM, NAS, ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), and other applicable industry standards.Familiarity with CMMC requirements and cybersecurity practices within the defense industry.Experience working with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.IND38