Mechanical Design Engineer *Active Clearance Required*

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Design review
Regulatory Compliance
Budget
Leadership
Design
Procurement
Specification
Sales
Proposal writing
Estimating
IMPACT
Interfaces
Product optimization
Supervision
Security clearance
AutoCAD
3D CAD
Modeling
DoD
Manufacturing
System integration testing
Numeric keypad
Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To determine and implement mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, and miscellaneous ancillary items.
  • Attends job kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
  • Reviews customer requirements, including specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure contract compliance.
  • Prepares and updates task lists.
  • Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
  • Issues long lead material.
  • Provides technical input to the CAD design team on various tasks.
  • Reviews and approves drawings.
  • Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
  • Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.
  • Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
  • Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.
  • Resolves vendor issues and dispositions of the defective material.
  • Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILs) for added scope.
  • Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
  • Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer-related issues.
  • Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization


OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Other duties may be assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Experience and Skills

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Must have an active Secret U.S. security clearance
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Required: 4-year college/university education in technical field. (BSME/BSMET)
  • Desired Experience: 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
  • Experience with Auto-Cad, 3-D Modeling Software, etc.
  • Defense/DoD engineering background preferable.


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Office and manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.


Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
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About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.