Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Engineering

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•High Ridge Township, MO

About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. DRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets. This Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for leading projects and developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems. This position will be responsible for leading development of new products, supporting legacy products; sizing and selecting components; supporting strategic initiatives; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
At least 5 years of experience leading engineering projects especially new product development (NPD) or research & development (R&D) projects and providing status updates regarding technical progress, budgets, and schedule
Engineering or design experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies and components including machined components, welded structures and sheet metal parts
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 with refrigeration systems, turbomachinery equipment including induction motors, and metal additive manufacturing
Experience conducting product design/technology reviews with customers and capturing product needs
Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Leading projects for the development and support of mechanical equipment, especially air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems including heat exchangers
Engineering project management supporting schedule development, cost, project resources and communication with internal/external customers
Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems
Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services. Participate in supplier scouting, evaluation and engagement activities in support of new projects
On-time project execution by collaborating with engineering service firms and managing on-site or remote contingent resources effectively
Support development of product designs, manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes
Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals and develop compliant designs for product development
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; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications
Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting progress and status
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization