Assistant Director HR Benefits

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design rugged mechanical and electromechanical systems powering critical naval operations.

Lead design from concept to deployment, develop comprehensive drawings and BOMs, and ensure manufacturability under harsh sea conditions. Significant DoD design experience and a BS in Mechanical Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years in mechanical systems design and TE support.
• 3+ years of DoD design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD and Inventor) and BOM creation.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Document and design mechanical and electromechanical components and systems.
• Develop drawing packages (Level-3 Drawings, BOMs, modeling) using Autodesk Inventor 3D.
• Analyze specifications to ensure designs meet manufacturing methods.
• Assess feasibility of new/modifications considering cost and space constraints.
• Research data and requirements to validate design applications.

Skills

Mechanical design

System design

Documentation

3D modeling

BOM creation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

Location: Norfolk, VA ****

Mission

Out at sea, there’s no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure.

At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most.

Summary

WR has an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop ruggedized mechanical and electromechanical systems supporting critical naval operations.

What You’ll Do

Document and design mechanical and electromechanical components and systems

Develop drawing packages (Level-3 Drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials [BOM], manufacturing, assembly, modeling, renderings and installation) using Autodesk Inventor 3D

Independently analyze specifications and performance requirements to ensure designs can be produced by existing manufacturing methods

Determine feasibility of designing new components or modifying existing components considering costs, available space, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors

Independently researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Uses extensive experience in creating technical drawings and documentation packages

What Makes This Role Different

• You’re not just designing parts, you’re ensuring systems survive real-world conditions at sea
• You’ll work across the full lifecycle: concept design analysis testing deployment
• Your designs will directly support mission readiness and operational reliability
• You’ll bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world performance

Must have qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Six (6)+ years of full-time professional experience in Mechanical Systems to include: Systems/Equipment design and Test and Evaluation support

Three (3)+ years of technical experience in design and development of DoD systems

Experience working with CAD software (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred) with extensive knowledge of 3D modeling and creating Bills of Material (BOM)

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.