What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.)?
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.
Keyword: Mechanical Design Engineer
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Required: 4-year college/university education in technical field. (BSME/BSMET)
- Desired Experience: 3 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.
From: Kratos Defense
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