Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems•Clearfield, UT

18d•$107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

BAE Systems' Infrastructure Management Center (IMC) is a cross-functional group of engineers supporting infrastructure-related projects across the company and pursuing growth in new areas. The Mechanical Engineer contributes to equipment and facility engineering assessments, requirements generation, equipment design, and projects such as plant modernization, weapons storage modernization, energetics, and research opportunities within the Department of War and Department of Energy. The work supports business growth, cost reduction, and increased infrastructure and engineering capabilities. The Principal Mechanical Engineer works with multidisciplinary engineering teams on plant and project engineering; leads design, analysis, and technical evaluation of facility equipment and components; and applies Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles. The role evaluates the integrity and safety of existing equipment and machinery, develops targeted design modifications, supports project plans and schedules, and ensures execution-phase deliverables comply with drawings, specifications, and quality construction practices. Responsibilities also include preparing proposals, scopes of work, and estimates; reviewing supplier and design-firm packages; supporting commissioning and documentation; and considering safety throughout the work and design. The position is located in Utah, north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Six years of technical experience in industrial design and construction, with an emphasis in mechanical engineering; four years with a master's degree.
Working knowledge of mechanical design software such as SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, ANSYS, or CAESAR II.
Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA).
Ability to manage internal design teams and collaborate with external engineering firms.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, to generate comprehensive engineering documentation.
Ability to interface effectively with site operations and maintenance teams.
Must be able to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance.
Working knowledge of ASME Y14 standards.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and ASHRAE standards.
Experience in the design and construction of explosive manufacturing or production facilities.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Familiarity with an Agile mindset and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform plant and project engineering.
Lead the design, analysis, and technical evaluation of facility equipment and components, including steam systems, hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, piping, HVAC systems, machine design, thermal systems, storage tanks, and pressure vessels.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize designs for efficient fabrication, reduced assembly time, and cost-effective production.
Evaluate the integrity and safety of existing facility equipment and machinery, diagnose mechanical issues, and engineer design modifications to restore or improve performance.
Support development of project plans and schedules, ensuring materials, equipment, and personnel are available to meet project schedules.
Ensure execution-phase deliverables comply with project drawings, specifications, and quality construction practices, and proactively manage risks to deliver projects within budget.
Create detailed project proposals, scopes of work, and estimates.
Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms, providing design and installation input.
Execute commissioning plans and maintain documentation as needed.
Consider safety in all aspects of work and design.