Mechanical Engineer

utrs; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The role supports the Munitions Systems Directorate, focusing on weapon design, GD&T, and FE analysis using CREO and ANSYS.

US citizenship, SECRET clearance, and travel up to 20% are required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional experience, proficiency with CAD/FEA tools, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance and CAC ID.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• 5 years of professional experience
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.3 and Y14.100 drawing practices
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances
• Experience with CAD modeling and component design (CREO, SolidWorks)
• Experience with engineering analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, LMS Virtual Lab)
• Programming experience (MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Excel VBA, Python)
• Knowledge of materials, heat treating, coatings, and manufacturing processes
• Possession of strong communication and writing skills
• Experience with government or contractor environments beneficial

Responsibilities

• Participate in IPT meetings in person and via Teams
• Create weapon designs and engineering drawings, analyze tolerance stackups, ensure GD&T for production
• Coordinate Technical Data Package (TDP) changes with design engineers
• Utilize CREO, Windchill and other software to develop and manage TDP changes
• Develop structural analysis finite element models using ANSYS and ABAQUS
• Post process data from instrumented product testing to validate analysis results
• Process engineering change proposals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

ANSYS

ABAQUS

LMS Virtual Lab

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Excel VBA

Python

Windchill

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 support the Munitions Systems Directorate at Picatinny Arsenal in NJ. This position is full-time on post at Picatinny Arsenal.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Small Caliber or Medium Caliber Munitions teams. Duties include:

• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings in person and via Microsoft Teams
• Create weapon designs and engineering drawings, analyze tolerance stack ups, ensure geometric dimensioning and tolerances are suitable for production
• Coordinate Technical Data Package (TDP) changes with design engineers
• Utilize CREO, Windchill and other software to develop and manage the desired TDP changes
• Develop structural analysis finite element models using ANSYS and or Abaqus
• Post process data from instrumented product testing to validate analysis results
• Processing engineering change proposals
• Other duties as assigned

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Must be a US Citizen with a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain SECRET clearance and a CAC ID

• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing

• 5 years of professional experience
• ASME Drawing practices (Y14.3, Y14.100)
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances
• CAD Modeling and component design - CREO, SolidWorks or similar
• Engineering Analysis - ANSYS, ABAQUS, LMS Virtual Lab or similar(FEA contacting assemblies, bolted connections, non-linear, transient dynamic)
• Programming environments MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, Excel VBA, Python
• Data processing, analysis, visualization
• Elective undergraduate or graduate level coursework in structural analysis
• Understanding of different materials, heat treating, coatings
• Understanding of the manufacturing processes
• Welding processes and callouts
• Quality Assurance Provision preparations (or alternative approaches to traditional QAP)
• Travel requirements up to 20%
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook at a minimum
• Excellent communication skills and writing skills
• Excellent at multi-tasking and understanding priorities
• Government or contractor experience a plus

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always, Got Your Back

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.