Mechanical Engineer — Thermal & Structural for Defense

kranzetechnologysolutions; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health care package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid overtime

Flex time and scheduling

Travel opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Casual work environment

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform structural and thermal analysis, validate designs, and support rugged electromechanical components for demanding environments. This full-time role is based at our Des Plaines, IL facility and requires collaboration with Government engineers.

Responsibilities include ANSYS structural and ICEPAK thermal analyses, GD&T drawings, and ASME-compliant documentation. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with two or more years of work experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Hands on experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Previous experience with military electromechanical design and aircraft mechanical hardware integration preferred.
• Proficient with PTC CREO (preferred) or equivalent 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Well-rounded knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel (< 25%)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis using ANSYS to evaluate strength and performance.
• Perform thermal analysis using ANSYS ICEPAK to evaluate heat transfer and thermal management.
• Generate design reports and analysis results documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems and Electrical Engineering organizations to address performance requirements such as environmental and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Work directly with Government engineers to identify and validate structural and thermal requirements.
• Design mechanical components and produce assembly/manufacturing drawings aligned with GD&T, DFM, and ASME standards.
• Support design, build and installation of mechanical components.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Military electromechanical design

CREO

GD&T

DFM

ASME Y14.5

ASME Y14.100

MS Office

Analytical skills

Time management

Multitasking

Travel

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CREO CAD

ANSYS

ICEPAK

Job description

Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform structural and thermal analysis, validate designs, and support rugged electromechanical components for demanding environments. This full-time role is based at our Des Plaines, IL facility and requires collaboration with Government engineers.

Responsibilities include ANSYS structural and ICEPAK thermal analyses, GD&T drawings, and ASME-compliant documentation. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for U.S.