Mechanical Engineer II

at  General Dynamics Ordnance Tactical Systems

IF WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO RESONATES WITH YOU, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM!

Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems | Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process | Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems | Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency | May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions

Ideal candidate will have experience and capability in the following areas:

• Mechanical design using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Structural and thermal analysis using both classical (i.e. hand calculation) methods as well as software tools (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation preferred)
• Finite Element Analysis including static, transient, linear, and non-linear methods
• Tolerance stack-up analysis
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing IAW ASME Y14.5M
• Material selection, to include experience with coating/plating selection for metallic components
• Technical Data Package review and drawing creation
• Risk management methodology
• Technical document generation, to include test plans, test reports, analysis reports, slide presentations, and similar
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience in ordnance test methodology a definite plus, to include as many of the following as possible: flash x-ray radiography, JTCG/ME JMEM fragmentation arena testing, blast test setup and execution, high-speed digital video collection and processing, full fragment recovery testing, STANAG-compliant insensitive munitions testing (fragment impact, bullet impact, slow cook-off, fast cook-off, shaped charge jet impact, sympathetic reaction), as well as demonstrated experience generating new and novel test approaches and fixtures to gather required data.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Basic Qualifications:
Required Education: Associate’s Degree and 3-5 years in a relevant function
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering related degree required
Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Applied mechanics. Design engineering. Design optimization. Design review. Mechanical engineering. Prototyping. Requirements engineering/analysis. CAD software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. As well as be Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits: Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew