Senior Mechanical Engineer

PD Power Systems•Springfield, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing electro-mechanical equipment at the company’s Springfield, Virginia office. This is an onsite position and is not remote or hybrid. The engineer works directly with the design team and manufacturing vendors to design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve product-development challenges. The work includes root cause analysis, collaboration with suppliers and internal support personnel, and design improvements from concept through production. The role also maintains and updates drawings and Bills of Material and provides test support. The engineer designs and integrates systems using SolidWorks from initial concept through production launch, generates and analyzes FEA studies, and creates and analyzes drawings according to applicable ASME and military standards. The role also supports production problem solving and communicates and collaborates with team members, customers, and suppliers. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% may be required.

Requirements

A four-year Mechanical Engineering degree and 10 or more years of hands-on experience, or a two-year technical college degree or military experience and 15 or more years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.
Experience designing mechanical systems and power-generation and distribution systems, particularly medium- and low-voltage switchgear distribution systems.
Experience with electrical/engine-driven systems integration.
Knowledge of engineering drawing practices in accordance with ASME Y14, including Y14.5 and Y14.100.
Experience with sheet metal and structural fabrication and weldments.
Experience with enclosure design and thermal analysis.
SolidWorks and 2D CAD experience.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Must be eligible to receive U.S. security clearance.
Ability and some flexibility to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Design and integrate multiple systems using SolidWorks, from initial concept through production launch.
Generate and provide analysis of FEA studies in SolidWorks.
Generate and analyze parts and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-31000.
Design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve product-development challenges, including root cause analysis and design improvements from concept through production.
Work with suppliers and in-house support personnel on product development and problem solving.
Maintain and update drawings and Bills of Material.
Provide test support.
Assist with production problem solving by working with the manufacturing team to find creative solutions.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and represent the company with customers and suppliers.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 20%.