Senior Mechanical Engineer - Chiller Systems

Leonardo DRS • High Ridge, MO

85d

About The Position

Mechanical Engineer position primarily responsible for developing Marine, Water-cooled Chiller systems. This position will also lead the development of new products that include heat exchangers, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems for both commercial and defense markets. Additional responsibilities include supporting legacy products; sizing and selecting components; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience designing chiller systems, especially centrifugal water-cooled chiller systems.
• Understanding of the theory of operation of chillers, especially centrifugal water-cooled chillers.
• Experience leading engineering projects especially developing new systems.
• Knowledge of standards and LGWP refrigerants used in HVAC&R systems.
• Engineering or design experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies and components including machined components, welded structures.
• Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation.
• Competent using MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling and refrigeration) equipment and suppliers.
• Experience designing and drafting with PTC CREO, AutoCAD Mechanical 2D or similar CAD/PLM platforms.
• Basic experience creating drawings (drafting) following ASME Y14.100 and associated documentation such as bill of materials.
• Understanding of ASHRAE test requirements and certification of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Air Handling systems.
• Experience conducting product design/technology reviews with customers and capturing product needs.
• Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy and good working knowledge of Navy/MIL Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading projects for the development and support of Marine Chiller Systems, including Centrifugal Compressor Systems.
• Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services.
• Support development of product designs, manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation.
• Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals.
• Development of technical documentation, manuals, and procedures.
• Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems or subsystems.
• Responsible for completion of projects on time, within budget and following design specifications.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for status of project assignments.
• Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting of progress and status.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree