Mechanical Engineer

Davita Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to develop engineering design methods and apply CAD tools. The role involves directing technical activities on large-scale programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, and providing guidance to junior members.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical engineering experience or experience in related industry.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of Mechanical Engineering.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of large scale programs.
• Provides technical expertise during evaluations of training devices.
• Resolves technical problems and provides support to suppliers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Job description

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Develops and applies engineering design methods, CAD tools, theories, and techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. Remains abreast of the most modern engineering concepts through personal learning initiatives and continuing education programs while applying this knowledge to assigned tasks when appropriate . This position pertains primarily to the Mechanical Engineering segment of flight simulator design/development and is largely project oriented . Task assignments may transcend several projects/programs simultaneously .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of large scale programs.

Provides technical expertise during subjective and objective evaluations of training devices

Ensures that company's simulation products meet contractual requirements and all functional areas within engineering are compliant to the technical requirements for each assigned project

Resolves technical problems and provides technical support to suppliers and manufacturing

Participate in installations and final sell off of training devices. Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer

Responsible for training device from requirements to final acceptance

Support bid and proposal by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses

Undertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions

Provides guidance to junior team members

Performs product development activities including parametric CAD modeling, drawing creation, and interpretation/implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.

Teamwork, involving close association with peers, and management is essential to coordinating engineering activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner .

May perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

Must possess at least 5 years mechanical engineering experience or experience in related industry.

Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Mechanical Engineering

Detail oriented.

Must have good oral and written communication skills

Must be able to solve technical and other business issues in a logical fashion

Preferred skills

Machine shop experience and familiarity with hand tools

Hands on support of manufacturing

Experience with Model Based Engineering and GD&T

SolidWorks experience or similar parametric CAD tool

Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management System experience

Simulation experience

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Incumbent must not have ever been denied a DoD Personal Security Clearance

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to site for extended periods of time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to lift 25 lbs. to various heights

Ability to work overtime and shifts as needed

Ability to travel CONUS

Ability to climb stairs

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to anyprotected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you needassistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us [e-mail]

Position Type

Regular

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Develops and applies engineering design methods, CAD tools, theories, and techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. Remains abreast of the most modern engineering concepts through personal learning initiatives and continuing education programs while applying this knowledge to assigned tasks when appropriate . This position pertains primarily to the Mechanical Engineering segment of flight simulator design/development and is largely project oriented . Task assignments may transcend several projects/programs simultaneously .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of large scale programs.

• Provides technical expertise during subjective and objective evaluations of training devices

• Ensures that company's simulation products meet contractual requirements and all functional areas within engineering are compliant to the technical requirements for each assigned project

• Resolves technical problems and provides technical support to suppliers and manufacturing

• Participate in installations and final sell off of training devices. Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer

• Responsible for training device from requirements to final acceptance

• Support bid and proposal by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses

• Undertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions

• Provides guidance to junior team members

• Performs product development activities including parametric CAD modeling, drawing creation, and interpretation/implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.

• Teamwork, involving close association with peers, and management is essential to coordinating engineering activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner .

• May perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

• Must possess at least 5 years mechanical engineering experience or experience in related industry.

• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Mechanical Engineering

• Detail oriented.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to solve technical and other business issues in a logical fashion

Preferred skills

• Machine shop experience and familiarity with hand tools

• Hands on support of manufacturing

• Experience with Model Based Engineering and GD&T

• SolidWorks experience or similar parametric CAD tool

• Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management System experience

• Simulation experience

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

• Incumbent must not have ever been denied a DoD Personal Security Clearance

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to site for extended periods of time

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. to various heights

• Ability to work overtime and shifts as needed

• Ability to travel CONUS

• Ability to climb stairs

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to anyprotected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you needassistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us [e-mail]

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us a t [e-mail] .