Mechanical Engineer I

Mechanical Engineer I

Reports To: Mechanical Engineer Manager

Key Cultural Competencies

• Highly ethical, honest, operates from the highest levels of integrity
• Passionate for his/her work, self motivated
• Team player, team oriented
• Professional in demeanor and appearance, graceful under pressure
• Values free enterprise, patriotic
• High work ethic
• Lifelong learner, always seeks to grow professionally and personally
• Responsible and accountable
• Organized, attentive to details, strong planner
• Clearly grasps the overall vision for the future of the company
• Have a strong sense of service for both internal and external customers.
• Good verbal and written communicator
• Positive and energetic
• Dedicated, loyal
• Innovative
• Flexible, embraces change
• Produces desired results on time and on budget

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• At least 1+ years of experience as an engineer in a highly technical, R&D, and/or manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks for 2D and 3D mechanical drawings preferred.
• Systems integration experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience designing flight and military-grade hardware is a plus
• Thermal and structural analysis experience is a plus

Key Results

• Mechanical design of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and Company specifications 100% of the time
• Assess and select materials to fit design criteria and environmental requirements.
• Assess and select manufacturing process to stay within or under target manufacturing costs.
• On time and on budget project completion 100% of the time
• All documentation to meet military standard requirements (if required by program) and AS9100 standards.
• Ensure quality standards are met 100% of the time

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Creating product packaging concepts that are attractive, ergonomic, functional and sophisticated.
• Preparing detailed mechanical designs (3D) using SolidWorks including fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Analyzing mechanical designs for thermal and structural performance using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate and manage selected vendors and ensure quality per specifications for mechanical components by performing or overseeing quality inspections and verifications.
• Making technical presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Developing efficient and cost-effective, best-value type product designs.
• Other activities as identified and assigned.