Mechanical Engineering Manager

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

ESOP Sustainability:

We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership:

Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust.When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication:

We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence:

We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work:

We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus:

Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent:

Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice:

Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

General Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Manager plans and directs all mechanical engineering efforts from product development to production, and ensures all mechanical engineering projects, initiatives, and processes meet the requirements set by customers and our internal standards. The manager also assists in proposal, quality assurance, procurement, and manufacturing. The Mechanical Engineering Manager also provides technical guidance to lower-level engineers and drafters.

Essential JobFunctions

• Oversee all mechanical engineering efforts from product development to successful delivery.
• Manage workload, analyze, and anticipate staffing requirements.
• Provide recommendations regarding employment, perform employee evaluations, and if necessary, performance counseling.
• Works with program management to develop cost and schedule baselines and targets.
• Develop and implement processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
• Assist in improving the workflows in Product Data Management (PDM).
• Assist in improving the Configuration Management Plan (CM).
• Participate in Change Control Boards (CCB).
• Support proposal development, quality assurance, procurement, and manufacturing.
• Provide routine status updates/reports to Director of Engineering, Vice President of Engineering, and Program Managers.
• Manage customer communication as necessary.
• Ensure all designs meet internal and external customers' requirements and design standards.
• Evaluate final product's overall performance, reliability, and safety. Assist in creating production drawings and prepare files for machined parts, sheet metal fabrication, and assemblies.
• Provides mentoring, leadership, and technical guidance to mechanics and technicians.
• Routinely communicates with production and manufacturing personnel to improve design and assembly.
• Participate in equipment and tooling selection and purchasing.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in managing a diverse group of employees.
• Knowledge of engineering development processes.
• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Must have knowledge of GD&T, ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, and MIL-STD-100G standards or current equivalent.
• Knowledge of military land, air, and sea structural and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels in the organization and with customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working experience with product Data Management (PDM), product lifecycle management (PLM), and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc.
• Must have knowledge of various fabrication and assembly methods, including metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Knowledge of industry and military specifications for materials, parts, and processes preferred.
• Must have creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain security clearance when required.
• Must be able to travel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Six (6) years of applicable mechanical engineering design experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in direct management is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly is preferred.
• Fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing airframe structural and hydraulic systems experience is a plus.
• Prior military with aviation maintenance experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 3D scanning equipment and 3D printing is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets.

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