Mechanical Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in the United States seeks a mechanical engineer to lead product design and performance analysis for rotating equipment. The role involves solid modeling, casting design, drawing generation, and both mechanical and nodal analyses, with a focus on applying first principles to prototypes and production units.

Responsibilities include developing testing protocols, evaluating results with field feedback, and collaborating to improve performance, customer satisfaction, and

Qualifications

• BSME degree or equivalent and 2–4 years rotating machinery experience.
• Knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles as applied to rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes used in motor production.
• Experience with electric motors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product design and performance: Solid modeling, casting design, drawings, mechanical and nodal analysis.
• Integrate first principles in evaluating designs, prototypes, and production units for qualification, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results with field feedback to improve performance and cost objectives.
• Be an integral team member to develop or modify products to meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to support sales efforts.
• Support product quoting activities and develop cost-effective modifications and new products.
• Develop bills of materials and product costing using design data management tools and ERP systems.
• Ensure accurate transfer of engineering data into ERP.
• Assist in problem identification, correction, and verification.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve value stream.

Skills

Solid modeling

Casting design

Manufacturing drawings

Mechanical analysis

Nodal analysis

Rotor dynamics

Structural analysis

Bearing life calculations

Shaft loading

Thermal loading

Education

BSME

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

ERP Visual

Job description

To provide project management and technical aptitude in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment ensuring the company’s leadership position in the market

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

• Product design and performance: Solid modeling (Solidworks a plus), casting design, manufacturing drawing generation & review, mechanical and nodal analysis (ANSYS Mechanical a plus), rotor dynamics, structural analysis, bearing life calculations, shaft loading, thermal loading, and others as required.
• Integrate First Principles in analyzing and evaluating preliminary designs, prototypes, and production units to support in qualification, testing, and troubleshooting
• Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results along with field feedback to affect product improvements as necessary to achieve optimum performance, customer satisfaction, and cost objectives.
• Be an integral team member to develop new products and modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to support sales efforts.
• Support product quoting activities. Determine applicability of existing products, develop cost effective modifications to similar designs, and develop new products to support growth.
• Develop bills of materials and product costing using various design and product data management tools (Solid Works, EPDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (Visual) systems.
• Assure accurate transfer of engineering data into the ERP system.
• Assist in problem identification, correction, and verification.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve value stream
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Physical / Safety / Time Allocation

• Job requires sitting at a desk doing normal office work, including phone communications and using a computer. Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility. May be required to assist in production and testing of new products or product improvements.
• Spends approximately 70% of time working at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Spends about 30% of time on work away from desk, including going out into shop and discussing manufacturing issues with Manufacturing Department personnel. Must wear eye protection and any other required personal protective equipment while on the shop floor.

Education / Experience

• BSME, minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience (rotating machinery experience a plus).
• Reasonable knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles as applied to rotating machinery.
• Reasonable knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used in motor production.
• Familiarity with electric motors a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential to convey issues and progress on activities.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solver
• Proficient knowledge and use of MS Office Suite
• Experience in a LEAN environment a plus
• Must possess the ability to build peer relationships as well as work independently
• Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and have a strong customer focus

Travel

• Less than 5% of time to support customers.