Mechanical Engineer - Stowage & Mounting

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. • Sterling Heights, MI

8d • $56 - $63

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Mechatronics, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in the defense, aerospace, or automotive industry; military land vehicle experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency in NX or Creo for 3D modeling and Teamcenter/Vis Mockup for PLM.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in prototype or production build support.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to climb on/off and work around military vehicles.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to other facilities or military installations.

Nice To Haves

• Integration of shock/vibration isolation, radio racks, and personal safety guards.
• Development of mechanical mechanisms and mounting of LRUs.
• Experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate shock/vibration LRU mounts, stowage systems, and mechanical components into military vehicles, ensuring compliance with human factors, safety, environmental, and mine blast requirements.
• Work with suppliers to develop mechanical subsystems and components to meet performance targets.
• Apply mechanics of materials, material selection, welding, and fabrication principles to design complex welded brackets and mounting provisions.
• Decompose vehicle-level performance requirements to perform system analysis and select components such as sensors, cables, springs, pedals, and mechanisms.
• Design fluid system custom components and perform tolerance stackups, drawing markups, and engineering source data.
• Develop key characteristics, specifications, and perform supplier component selection.
• Support prototyping and production builds, including technical troubleshooting, corrective actions, and redesign.
• Create test plans, conduct system evaluations, and perform failure analysis.
• Direct and review CAD model and drawing development (NX or Creo preferred).
• Present technical material to functional and program leadership.

Benefits

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level