Engineer, Mechanical-Mid Level

ZipRecruiter; Dover; On-site; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Research, Development, and Engineering of cutting-edge technologies for weapon systems. You will engage in hands-on design, prototyping, and testing, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams. This position not only offers the chance to work on innovative projects but also requires effective communication and teamwork skills. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for weapon component development.
• Prepare designs using 3D CAD modeling software.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD (Creo)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Self-starter

Team Player

Mechanical Skills

Experience with Engineering Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $71,000-$118,200

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

This position will be responsible for working in a team environment, geared toward the Research, Development, and Engineering of technologies for software and weapon systems.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Weapons and Software Engineering Center. Duties include:

• Provide experience with mechanical engineering support for the development of individual weapon components
• Support all aspects of design, prototype, testing, and manufacturing
• Ability to work hands-on and collaborate with the machine shop for prototyping
• Prepare designs using 3D CAD (Creo) modeling software
• Document designs using the Army's design standards and GD&T
• Write test plans and work closely with testing groups
• Develop and present reports
• Work with manufacturing teams to develop functional prototypes
• Support mature designs currently in production
• This position requires travel up to 25%

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Must be able to obtain a clearance through the DoD security background investigation process
• Pass drug and alcohol testing
• Good mechanical skills and experience
• Self-starter and able to work autonomously
• Experience with engineering software, including Creo CAD
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• High standard of quality and efficiency
• Familiarity with firearms and ammunition is a plus
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of weapons and firearms is a plus
• Must be a team player, able to multitask and prioritize accordingly
• Fluent in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a valid NJ driver's license and be able to obtain a government driver's license
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Past or present military personnel are encouraged to apply
• 3-8 years of experience with mechanical engineering or similar discipline

Read about our benefits here.

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.