Mechanical Engineer – Lead Designer

B&A•Madison, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

B&A is looking for a Mechanical Engineer – Lead Designer who is highly motivated, experienced mechanic engineer that will be tasked with working with a collaborative design team based on product requirements. Responsible for design and integration of electronic suites of equipment for industrial and DoD use into final deliverable products. This design position utilizes CAD/CAM/PLM based software packages to create detailed product drawings and 3D models of new products, product assemblies, and engineering change orders. The position requires collaboration internal to the department between engineering, production, and support staff as well as direct interaction with our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
A minimum of 4 years direct experience in mechanical design.
Shall have prior experience in using a computer-aided design (CAD) system (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or similar) producing models and draft files.
Shall provide attention to detail on all aspects of assigned tasks.
Shall be self-motivated and task completion oriented.
Shall have the ability to effectively work in a collaborative, team based environment as well as independently.
Shall possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts in a fast paced environment.
Shall have the ability to learn new processes, design applications and features.
Shall have basic computer skills including typical Microsoft office software applications.
Shall have a record of punctuality and regular on-site attendance (this is an on-site position).
Shall display good communication and interpersonal skills.
Shall have the ability to provide direct checking efficiently and effectively on drawings and model files.
Shall have the ability to obtain a security clearance if required.
Shall have the expertise to produce quality engineering drawings and understand typical engineering standards and workflows.
Shall be proficient in the design of parts for third party fabrication.
Shall have direct experience in the creation, modification, and maintenance of drawing packages.
Shall have the knowledge, skill, and ability to understand and interpret product drawings across multiple functional groups (i.e., interface of electrical hardware, assembly drawings, interface control drawings).
Shall have the ability to lift 25lbs.
Shall have the ability to operate basic hand tools and work standing or sitting for an extended period.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing Solid Edge.
Experience with MIL-STD environmental qualification testing.
Experience with military hardware designs/standards.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Experience with technical input and proposal efforts.

Responsibilities

Create detailed product models/drawings for new discreet parts and products, product redesign, product revisions and associated integration product assemblies’ drawings.
Performs various drafting, illustrative, technical, manual, and supporting administrative duties as required in support of new part numbers, Bills of Material (BOM), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and drawings.
Performs maintenance of system generated files for engineering and customer changes.
Prepare engineering level Bill of Materials (BOMs) for product implementation into production.
Maintains and reconciles revisions between drawing files, model files, and productions systems.
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to develop, create, and implement 3D software models, assemblies, illustrations following defined submittals and engineering drawings processes in support of prototypes, final design, manufacturing, and quality specifications.
Interfaces with engineers, customers, and other organizations to verify that data pertaining to product specification is documented accurately.
Works with fabricators on model files, drawing clarifications, and build operations on submitted 3rd party builds.
Lead and collaborate environmental qualification testing, when required, by working with certified test facilities.

Benefits

three robust individual and family medical plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
two tiers of dental coverage
vision
life & AD&D
disability
accident
hospital indemnity
critical illness insurance
paid time off
B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
pet insurance benefits
commuter transit benefits
free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
401(k) plan
company matching contribution
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
A formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
Monthly teambuilding events
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