Mechanical Engineer IV

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) is a small-sized defense contractor providing engineering, logistics, program management, and technical services to government clients. The Mechanical Engineer IV will design and develop mechanical parts, components, and equipment while providing engineering, manufacturing, and project support. The role includes drafting, 3D modeling, product development, design verification, manufacturing support, engineering changes, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and perform engineering and technical work concerning the design, engineering and drafting of company products
• Complete the majority of 2D part drawings, 3D part modelling and manufacturing part drawings based on existing design layouts
• Develop manufacturing part drawings in accordance with applicable industry and engineering standards
• Verify product designs utilizing 3D modelling in Solidworks, PRO-E, or Autodesk Inventor by checking form, fit, and function
• Assign part numbers as required for new manufactured parts and purchased items
• Organize and maintain production drawing file store using Autodesk Vault or equivalent database
• Create and maintain accurate Bill of Materials in company ERP system
• Handle engineering changes and engineering related corrective actions and revise part drawings to refine products or correct errors based on input from personnel on the shop floor
• Create product illustrated parts diagrams and write product manuals
• Provide engineering technical support to the fabrication and machine shop
• Revise and refine product design to facilitate manufacture of products based on design criteria to reduce production cost, production time, material waste, ease of fabrication and machining
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting concept or working sketches and drawings
• Utilize Metallurgy/Material Properties knowledge of working and machining characteristics for a wide variety of materials such as stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, cast iron, ni-resist, carbon steels and aluminum in the designing of company products
• Assist in the design and development of new products from conceptual ideas and design layouts to final product designs
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly
• Familiarity with RFP, RFQ, RFI
• Review assigned projects to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies
• Creation of 3D ABS plastic models for analysis and make specialized moulds and forms as needed for investment castings and displays
• Assist in New Product Development
• Confers with supervisors, production, quality department or others to resolve quality problems
• Continuous improvement effort to enhance the quality of products
• Maintains clean and safe operations by adhering to company mandated rules, safety procedures and regulations

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of product design/engineering experience, in an engineering environment and demonstrated skills in the design of moderately complex fabricated and machined parts and assemblies
• Knowledge of operation, principles, and practices of engineering drafting and computer programs with intermediate skills in Solidworks, PRO-E, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Inventor software programs
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• A creative approach for generating new ideas
• Knowledge of fabrication methods, welding techniques, machine tools, cutting tools, and machining process
• Ability to design simple fixtures and tooling for machining of precision parts
• Possess working knowledge of complex math concepts including algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Working knowledge in the use of common machine shop measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and machining equipment such as lathes, mills etc
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and have full understanding of all processes, procedures and safety risk associated with a manufacturing environment
• Handles daily problems with positive solutions and interfaces well with coworkers and other departments at all levels with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of Matlab, Mathcad and Maple a plus
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Assurance Programs
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements