Naval Valve Systems Mechanical Engineer — Hands-On Manufacturing

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Shop-floor exposure

Mentorship

On-the-job learning

Career advancement

Job summary

Hunt Valve Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Naval Valve Systems team. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, working with design and production teams on critical naval defense programs.

The role emphasizes mentorship, practical engineering, and producing production-ready drawings using SolidWorks. This position offers long-term career growth within a mission-driven, government contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships, co-ops, or hands-on project experience are encouraged to apply.
• U.S. Citizenship with no dual citizenship; NOFORN eligibility and acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and interpret technical requirements from Naval customers and assist in implementing engineering solutions.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate closely with in-house manufacturing teams and external vendors to support production schedules and resolve design or test issues.
• Assist with qualifying new vendors and developing strong working relationships.
• Support evaluation and approval of design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Develop a working knowledge of Hunt Valve products, processes, and industry requirements.
• Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks, with a strong emphasis on translating models into accurate, production-ready drawings.
• Gain hands-on experience through time spent in the manufacturing shop environment.

Job description

Hunt Valve Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Naval Valve Systems team. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, working with design and production teams on critical naval defense programs.

The role emphasizes mentorship, practical engineering, and producing production-ready drawings using SolidWorks. This position offers long-term career growth within a mission-driven, government contractor environment.