Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management and 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 and other critical government programs.

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. The 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.

• Active Secret DoD clearance.
• 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.

Work authorization/security clearance:
An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.

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. The role routinely requires use of manual hand tools, power hand tools, basic machining tools, and specialized mechanical test equipment.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in support of machine work, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at pre‑scheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours and account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full‑time status.

No telework allowed.

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

KMS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KMS Solutions is a drug‑free workplace.