Senior Mechanical Engineer | Chiller Systems

Leonardo DRS, Inc.High Ridge Township, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Join our High Ridge, MO Engineering team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer primarily focused on developing marine, water-cooled chiller systems. In this role, you will lead the development of new products (heat exchangers, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems for commercial and defense markets) and support legacy products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Experience designing chiller systems, especially centrifugal water-cooled chiller systems, and a strong understanding of the theory of operation of both.
  • 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.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

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

  • Lead and support projects in the development 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.
  • Participate in supplier scouting, evaluation and engagement activities in support of new projects.
  • Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services.
  • Investigate and recommend solutions to product or process problems.
  • 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.
  • Develop technical documentation, manuals, and procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Programs and activities to support career-growth
  • Professional development
  • Skill enhancement
  • Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health/emergency leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Community service hours
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