Mechanical Engineer

Mercer University; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the MERC division in Warner Robins, GA. The role covers designing and performing detailed engineering across multiple disciplines, analyzing technology options, and presenting designs to cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

Candidates should be US citizens with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Advanced degree requirements: PhD or Master’s with 1 year related experience; or Bachelor’s with 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform detailed engineering efforts in the assigned discipline.
• Analyze existing technology applications with regard to costs, life cycle, reliability, and maintainability.
• Research and evaluate a broad array of alternative solutions to improve implementations.
• Define and implement advanced technological solutions to provide risk reduction and production feasibility.
• Communicate across disciplines to present design alternatives and support customer needs.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Department: MERC College

Division: Mercer Engineering Research Center

Primary Job Posting Location: Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810

MERC, a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for designing and performing detailed engineering efforts in the assigned discipline, including but not limited to the following tasks.
• Analyzing existing technology applications, processes, and products, taking into consideration costs, life cycle considerations, reliability, maintainability, productivity, and long-term support.
• Performing intensive technology research & evaluation of a broad array of alternative solutions to improve existing implementations.
• Defining and implementing advanced technological implementations and evaluations to provide risk reduction & determine production feasibility of improved and alternate technological implementations.
• Designing, implementing, and achieving operational status of advanced technological and engineering approaches to satisfy customer needs.
• Responsible for providing detailed cross‑functional engineering communication, design, evaluation, and implementations achieving novel and unique functionality and capability through multi‑disciplined engineering applications.
• Participating in multi-discipline design teams and processing action team efforts.
• Preparing and presenting design alternatives to a multidiscipline review peer group.
• Preparing and implementing designs that apply multidiscipline solutions achieving breakthrough performance and unique technological applications.
• Responsible for technical interface with present and perspective customers through the following activities.
• Diagnosing existing and perspective customer needs and opportunities through informal and formal interaction to understand present operations and limitations and customer priorities and needs.
• Preparing and presenting detailed technical presentations, using information gathered both directly and indirectly to provide customer insight into technological capabilities that could significantly improve operations.
• Ensuring strong technical communication and understanding through use of terms, design illustrations, and operating paradigms that are common to the customer experience.
• Provides detailed technical information to program managers including cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments at all stages of implementation.
• Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.
• Adheres to approved MERC MSP quality management policies and principles, and promotes an attitude of commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensures familiarity with all MERC core capabilities, and with current and potential customer base.
• During all customer contacts, remains alert for any potential problems or opportunities that could possibly lead to additional business for any MERC core capability area.
• Reports all perceived or identified MERC business opportunities to the Director of Acquisition Strategy through a Chief Engineer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Senior level positions may require a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field (e.g., EE, ME, AE, IE, SW, CE, Computer Science, etc.) from an ABET accredited institution; or a Master’s degree in same and 1 year of directly related experience; or an undergraduate degree in same and 2 years of directly related experience.
• Additional requirements may be added as appropriate and as specified in the specific Personnel Requisition Form. Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERC

MERC is a non‑profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy driving distance of both the beach and mountains. The area is known for its Southern‑style music, food, and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence, along with excellent health care and schools.

MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work‑life balance, and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Family: Staff

MERC Exempt

EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, University-sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.