Mechanical Engineer - Heat and CBRN

HDT•Geneva, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BLADE is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for its Geneva, Ohio facility. The engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of electro-mechanical CBRN systems and fuel-fired heaters. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Engineering Manager, the role supports product development, prototype fabrication, system troubleshooting, and documentation. The engineer collaborates with engineers, designers, and model shop technicians to prepare plans, designs, computations, and reports, and to produce and test prototypes. The facility develops and builds industrial air conditioners, flightline ground support equipment, Environmental Control Units, CBRN protective equipment, military heaters, and related products for military, government, and industrial customers. The position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology under ITAR or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations. A U.S. Person is defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology.
0–3 years of full-time professional engineering experience and/or at least 6–12 months of combined co-op or internship practice with lower professional experience.
Interest in military and defense applications.
Experience with 3D CAD software.
Professional use of PLM/PDM software.
Experience creating and editing bills of materials.
ERP software proficiency.
Experience with engineering project management tools such as Gantt charts, action-item tracking, project charters, and risk management.
Experience in high-level programming.
Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in standard business software such as Microsoft Office.
Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain required export authorizations for access to export-controlled technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees or certifications.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Experience with SolidWorks.
Experience with SolidWorks EPDM.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and assemblies.
Update 2D and 3D models based on redlines and company standards.
Create and edit models and drawings using 3D and 2D design software.
Use PDM software in accordance with company revision-control practices and ISO processes.
Create and edit bills of materials using ERP software.
Apply design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
Set up and conduct tests to assess the performance of CBRN protection equipment, heaters, and other systems.
Record, analyze, interpret, and communicate test data to improve or troubleshoot system designs.
Review and stay current with regulatory standards and ensure they are met.
Interpret system and product design requirements to ensure conformance with functional, customer, and operations/manufacturing criteria.
Follow standard project management practices.
Provide technical support for engineering programs and projects to internal and external customers.
Proactively identify and mitigate risk.
Receive and follow direction and implement tools expected by leadership.
Work professionally with teammates and colleagues.
Interface onsite with facility associates, management, and staff, and externally with customers and suppliers to furnish, obtain, or clarify information.