Mechanical Engineer

Join to apply for the Mechanical Engineer role at Fairbanks Morse Defense . Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The Engineering Department is responsible for valve design, production engineering, and project management activities. Engineering provides support to other departments including Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Candidates will possess a moderate degree of business awareness along with a passion for the engineering discipline. We offer a unique working environment that allows a hands-on engineering professional to develop and grow their technical skills and business acumen and support critical naval defense activities for domestic shipyards as well as international allies. Essential Job Functions: This position requires the ability to understand the technical requirements of our Naval customers and to implement engineering solutions to meet these demands. Reviews and executes product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements. Coordinates activities with in-house manufacturing shop personnel and our outside vendor base concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems. Qualify new vendors and establish sound working relationships. Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases. Develop working knowledge of Hunt Valve Company products and industry requirements, including mechanical drafting work and an “apprentice” program in the manufacturing shop environment. Skills: Ability to communicate clearly to peers, management, customers, and vendors. Robust written and verbal communication capabilities are both a must. Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD. Familiarity with ANSI drawing standards and geometric tolerancing. Applied attention to detail in reviewing work of peers, checking drawings, customer contract reviews, technical proposals, etc. Ability to self-manage work in an environment of numerous competing tasks and seek help when needed. Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) and other manufacturing and inspection aspects is preferred. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering from an accredited institution. 1-5 Years (5+ preferred) in a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment. Hunt Valve offers competitive health, dental, and vision programs, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, as well as educational reimbursement. The successful candidate must pass a hair follicle drug test and background check, as Hunt Valve is a U.S. government contractor. This position requires proof of U.S. citizenship and no dual citizenship to access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN data). Note: This description indicates the types of tasks and work difficulty levels but does not limit the duties or responsibilities of the position. Effective customer service, teamwork, and the ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are basic requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairbanks Morse Defense