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The Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for supporting manufacturing projects.
This position combines hands-on technical work and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with engineering drawings and quality assurance techniques, organizational skills, in depth experience with precision machining operations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
The position is 100% on site in Indian Head, MD.
- Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems
- Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
- Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
- Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed
- Interface with government personnel
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
- Proven ability to independently drive tasks and projects from concept to production.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)
- Experience with engineering drawings including GD&T, and design for manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated experience developing, testing, and producing components and systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
- Technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports.
- Familiarity with researching and applying relevant military and commercial specifications and standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO)
- Conceptual and/or practical experience with finite element analysis (FEA) methods to support mechanical design and evaluation
- In the office up to 5 days per week as required with option for situational telework.
Physical Demand
- Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment. Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection. Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.
- Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
- Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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