Mechanical Engineer — Design, Analysis & Production (On-Site)

HDT; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

BLADE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Fredericksburg, VA facility to design, develop, implement, and analyze parts, systems and processes for CBRN and CWS and other upcoming integrated systems. Position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities include drafting with SolidWorks, performing design and trade studies, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and BOM creation in Excel/SAP; strong problem solving and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar technical role.
• Product development experience - concept to production release.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD design (SolidWorks preferred).
• SAP experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex design, trade studies and research tasks to support the development of mechanical and electrical systems within integrated products.
• Drafting of production drawings for machined parts, fabrications and weldments, COTS parts, assemblies, and schematics using SolidWorks and other related tools
• Static and dynamic structural analysis using a variety of tools including FEA
• Create/maintain BOMs using Excel and SAP software
• Assists lab and production personnel with hands‑on manufacture, assembly, and inspection of new/revised products (prototypes and first articles)
• Participates in the review of design, manufacturing procedures, military specifications, inspection analyses, and test documentation to ensure quality requirements are met

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

Excel

Job description

BLADE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Fredericksburg, VA facility to design, develop, implement, and analyze parts, systems and processes for CBRN and CWS and other upcoming integrated systems. Position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities include drafting with SolidWorks, performing design and trade studies, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and BOM creation in Excel/SAP; strong problem solving and communication skills required.