Mechanical Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Galt Staffing is seeking an engineering professional to contribute to conceptual design and analysis of electro-mechanical assemblies for Navy projects in Manassas, VA. You will develop detailed 3-D CAD drawings and maintain product BOMs within ERP environments.

The role requires 2–8 years of related experience, strong GD&T and MIL-SPEC knowledge, and ability to coordinate across PM, systems, software, and manufacturing teams, including interaction with Navy representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-8 years of related professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in 3-D CAD software (SolidWorks) and PDM systems.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 drawing and drafting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards and manufacturing capabilities.
• Understanding of DTUC, DTUPC, DFA and DFM concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in groups, meet deadlines.
• Strong communication interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of material science and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with component selection and serviceability/maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and organized; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design, research and analysis of components for electro-mechanical assemblies and test fixtures.
• Develop and update assembly and fabricated item drawings using 3-D CAD for hardware definitions.
• Create and maintain product BOMs using ERP tools.
• Ensure design compliance with system, safety, quality requirements.
• Perform trade studies on material selection and integration.
• Assist in compiling technical data to support design reviews.
• Synthesize and evaluate design solutions to meet system requirements.
• Maintain product baseline through configuration management and ECO processes.
• Produce documentation and drawings (assemblies, ICDs, SCDs, family trees).
• Collaborate across product lifecycle with PM, systems, software, electrical, materials, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Engage with vendors during quoting, manufacturing, and acceptance.
• Lead creation and delivery of product Technical Data Package (TDP) to customer.
• Build trusted relationships with NAVY customer reps and DoD participants (NUWC/NSWC).
• Support design reviews and technical meetings; present information as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM

GD&T

ASME Y14

MS Office

MIL-SPEC

DTUC

DTUPC

DFA

DFM

Communication

Material science

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM Systems

MS Office

Job description

• Conceptual design, research and analysis of components to support electro-mechanical assemblies and test fixtures.
• Develop, review and update engineering and detailed drawing (level three) assembly and fabricated item design drawings using 3-D CAD tools in support of hardware product definition.
• Create and maintain product Bills of Material (BOM) using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.
• Ensure design compliance with system, safety, quality, etc. requirements
• Perform trade studies on material selection and integration.
• Assist in compilation of technical data to support design reviews.
• Synthesize and evaluate design solutions to meet system requirements and evolving product maturation.
• Maintain product baseline through configuration management of established engineering change control process.
• Documentation and drawings shall be comprised of but not limited to: Assembly and Fabricated Item drawings, family trees, associated lists, Interface Control Document (ICD), and Source Control Drawings (SCD)
• Work across and support a variety of functional groups across product life cycle including program management, systems, software and electrical engineering, material management, manufacturing, and test.
• Work with vendors during product quoting, manufacturing, and acceptance of product.
• Lead creation and delivery of product Technical Data Package (TDP) to customer
• Develop and maintain trusted working relationship with NAVY customer technical representatives and other associated agencies such as NUWC and NSWC participants
• Support design reviews, and other technical meetings. Provide and/or present technical information as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's; 2-8 years of related professional experience
• Strong proficiency in 3-D Computer aided Design (CAD) software (Preferably SolidWorks) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Strong knowledge and experience with Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of applicable ASME Y14 drawing and drafting standards (e.g., .5, .100, .24, .35, .34 or as applicable)
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft products – Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word
• Strong proficiency with technical, MIL-SPEC standards, and manufacturing capabilities
• Basic understanding for Design to unit Cost (DTUC), Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner both in groups and independently
• Strong Communication interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of material science and manufacturing processes
• Experience with component selection and serviceability / maintenance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Highly motivated and organized. Able to work multiple tasks concurrently, performing tasks both independently and collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable comprehension to absorb and apply new information quickly

Desired Qualifications:

• NAVY or other DoD product development experience in designing to meet environmental qualification requirements e.g., shock, vibration, structure and airborne noise temperature and humidity
• Experience with Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (ARCI) systems
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) training and/or working experience
• Experience with cable design, manufacturing and installation