Mechanical Engineer

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Full-Time Regular Professional Newport, RI, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Industrial Services Enterprise (ISE) machine shop team at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi-disciplinary team works with system program managers, system engineers, and test engineers in support of design efforts.

• Provide hands-on engineering and technical assembly support in an industrial machine shop environment.
• Work with customers to review, quote, procure, and schedule the manufacturing of components.
• Review drawings to ensure designs can be machined and assembled, proper materials are selected, and current/required standards are followed.
• Support technicians to select materials, interpret drawings, and adjust plans appropriately while machining parts.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure they are in accordance with drawings and support installation and assembly of parts.
• Operate basic machining and hand tools such as, but not limited to, drills, band saws, grinders, sanders, impact drivers, and torque wrenches.
• Support design and drawing efforts via computer-aided design software.
• Occasional hands‑on assembly of parts and project components may be necessary to ensure successful completion of deliverables.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field
• Two (2) years of providing mechanical engineering support experience

• Five (5) years of providing mechanical engineering support experience
• Experience supporting a machine shop or similar industrial area
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficient in computer aided design software such as Solid Works.

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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This job operates in an industrial lab environment. This role routinely requires use of manual hand tools, power hand tools, basic machining tools, and specialized mechanical test equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in support of machine work, equipment operation, etc.

The typical workday is eight hours in…