Mechanical Designer

CACI; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI in Danbury, CT is seeking an entry level Mechanical Designer to support space flight and non-space flight programs. You will produce tooling and related flight hardware as part of an integrated product team, and work autonomously with moderate oversight to meet milestone deliverables.

Responsibilities include creating part models, assemblies, and drawings with Creo, implementing DFM, and coordinating with manufacturing while handling program communications and design changes across

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable with CAD tools and Creo proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Create part models, assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and BOMs using Creo and manage data in PDMlink.
• Implement requirements and focus on manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to integrate DFM into designs.
• Prepare program communications such as status reports, meetings and reviews.
• Execute engineering design changes for parts and assemblies.
• Participate in project scheduling and budgeting.
• Validate concepts through models and prototypes.
• Coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver complete design documentation.

Skills

Creo

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

DFM

GD&T

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

This position requires an entry level designer/drafter to apply technical skills for moderate complexity interdisciplinary tasks. You will be responsible for producing tooling and related flight hardware within an integrated product team. It is expected you will work autonomously with moderate oversight and be accountable for both space flight and non-space flight development program milestone deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of product lifecycle and take direction on tasks from lead project mechanical engineers
• Create part models, assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using Creo for solid modeling and PDMlink for data management
• Requirement implementation and minimizing costs
• Work with manufacturing personnel to assess and implement design for manufacturability (DFM) into design work
• Complete and conduct various program communications such as status reports, meetings, and peer reviews
• Execute engineering design changes for part and assembly drawings
• Actively participating in project scheduling and budgeting
• Validate concepts through engineering models and prototypes
• Interact and coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive design, engineering, and specification packages

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable computer skills and experience with cad software such as PTC Creo
• Good verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Fundamental knowledge to understand the manufacturability of designs
• Fundamental knowledge to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and quality requirements
• May be willing to work overtime when required to meet customer milestones
• Must display excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable computer skills in MS office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiar in manufacturing and prototyping in an array of engineering materials
• Familiar with conceptual and detailed cost estimating within engineering discipline, familiar with other disciplines a plus
• Familiar to drive projects from initial concept through completion with minimal oversight
• Adaptable to varying assignments as the design team grows and client base increases both in location and job responsibilities
• General PTC Creo skills with a commitment to best modeling practices
• General understanding of GD&T

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $55,600 - $111,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.