Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Research, plan, analyze, design, and develop mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices. Perform technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs. Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.

Develop and write technical documentation, make revisions to existing documentation, and provide input to technical papers or presentations. May deliver technical presentations.

• Apply advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in area of specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.
• Conceptualize, create, and analyze designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.
• Research, write, and present technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.
• Initiate and maintain external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies.
• Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations.
• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participate in formal technical reviews.
• Prepare technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advise senior management on new developments and programs.
• Direct the work of less senior technical personnel.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

• Mechanical Designer
• Pro-E
• Mechanical Engineer
• Sheet Metal
• GD&T
• CREO
• Structural Design
• Must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years using CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models, especially PTC Pro/e Wildfire and CREO
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years concept and preliminary design experience

• Experience in large structures and large assembly design and modeling, preferably from Military/DOD space.
• Team player
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Work with other designers, drafters, and engineers in an office setting. Communicate cross-functionally to other areas. Orientation will be in the office and then transition to a hybrid model, requiring 40 hours over a two-week period.

Contract position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.