Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of electro-mechanical CBRN systems and fuel-fired heaters. This role supports ongoing product development, prototype fabrication, system troubleshooting, and documentation, working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Engineering Manager. The position collaborates with other engineers and designers on plans, designs, computation methods, and reports, and works with model shop engineering technicians to produce and test prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design various mechanical, electrical, electronic components and assemblies.
• Update 2D and 3D models based off redlines and company standards.
• Create/edit models and drawings using 3D and 2D design software.
• Use Product Data Management (PDM) software to comply with company revision control practices and ISO processes.
• Create/edit Bill of Materials (BOMs) using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Implement Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Set up and conduct tests to determine the performance of CBRN protection equipment, heaters, and other systems.
• Record, analyze, interpret, and communicate test data to improve or troubleshoot system design.
• Review, stay current with, and ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Interpret specific system and product design requirements which ensure conformance to functional, customer, and operations/manufacturing criteria.
• Provide engineering program/project technical support to both internal and external customers.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risk.
• Receive and follow direction, and implement tools expected by leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / PDM software (SolidWorks EPDM preferred)
• Bill of Material (BOM) creation and editing
• ERP software proficiency (SAP preferred)
• Engineering project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, action items tracking, project charters, risk management)
• High-level programming
• Standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. Advanced degrees or certifications considered a plus.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam pass preferred.
• 0-3 years full-time professional engineering experience and/or minimum of 6-12 months combined co-op or internship practice with lower professional experience.
• Interest in military and defense applications.