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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or four years plus a Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of mechanical fabrication techniques and processes
• Knowledge of and experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience in mechanical stack-up tolerance analyses
• Knowledge of common military and industry specifications and standards
• Experience with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the “Secret” level
• Clear communication – both oral and written – and a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with PTC Creo or equivalent CAD software
• Knowledge/familiarity with special processes such as passivation, anodize, prime and paint, plating, and heat treatment
• Knowledge of and experience with raw materials and their governing specifications
• Prior experience in Design Engineering role, especially on cooled and uncooled infrared optical systems
• Prior experience in Quality or Supplier Quality organizations; familiarity with SAE AS9100 and AS9102
• Experience with guided and unguided munitions, including support of test events at customer sites
• Experience with bearings, gimbals, dewars, cameras, motors and resolvers
• Hands-on experience with thermal, vibration, and shock environmental testing per MIL-STD-810
• Active DoD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) for mechanical and opto-mechanical suppliers. Be the expert – own the product.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities aimed at mitigating or eliminating problematic designs, build processes, and test plans.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team to resolve supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and internal procurement teams to meet program technical requirements. Support periodic audits of suppliers’ facilities and processes.
• Engage regularly with production floor personnel to develop fixtures, improve processes, and increase product quality.
• Provide technical assessments to Material Review Boards to resolve non-conformances. Skillfully present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Mentor more junior engineers and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing culture.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to Design Drafting resources allocated to your program.
• Work within schedule and budget constraints and elevate concerns if challenges arise.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave