Senior Mechanical Engineer

PD Power Systems, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

PD Power Systems, LLC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for on-site development of electro-mechanical equipment. You will work with the design team and vendors to design, troubleshoot, and iterate from concept to production, maintain drawings and BOMs, and provide test support.

Role requires strong communication, ability to travel up to 20% domestically/internationally, and eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance. Onsite at our Springfield, VA office.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years hands-on experience, or a 2-year technical college degree with 15+ years mechanical/design experience.
• Proficient in ASME Y14 drafting standards (Y14.5, Y14.100).
• Experience with design of mechanical-electrical systems and power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and integrate multiple subsystems using SolidWorks from concept to production launch.
• Perform FEA analyses in SolidWorks and interpret results.
• Create and analyze drawings per ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-31000.
• Support production through problem solving with manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers and represent the company externally.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Read electrical schematics

MS Office

FEA in SolidWorks

ASME Y14 compliance

Power generation distribution

Electrical/engine-driven systems

Education

4-year Mechanical Engineering degree

2-year technical college degree or military experience

Tools

SolidWorks

2D CAD

MS Office

Job description

Located in Springfield, VA (Onsite). This is not a remote or hybrid position.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of electro-mechanical equipment. Potential hire will be working directly with the design team and manufacturing vendor. Candidate will design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve challenges related to product development. This includes root cause analysis, working with suppliers and in-house support personnel, and design improvements from concept to production. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, updating drawings and Bills of Material and offer test support. This position is onsite at our Springfield, VA office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design systems and integrate the multiple systems using SolidWorks from initial concept stage through production launch.
• Generate and provide analysis of FEA studies in Solidworks.
• Generate and analyze drawings from parts/assemblies IAW ASME 14.100 and MIL- STD-31000.
• Assist in production problem solving by interfacing with the manufacturing team to find creative solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and represent the company with customers and suppliers.

Required Education/Experience:

• Education: 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years of hands-on experience. OR
• Education: 2-year technical college degree/military experience with 15+ years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.

Technical Skills:

• Experience designing mechanical systems and power generation and distribution systems, particularly medium and low voltage switchgear distribution systems
• Electrical/engine-driven systems integration
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices IAW ASME Y14 - including Y14.5, Y14.100
• Sheet Metal/Structural fabrication and weldments
• Enclosure Design with thermal analysis
• SolidWorks and 2D CAD, and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics are mandatory
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving abilities.
• Must be eligible to receive U.S. Security Clearance
• Must have ability and some flexibility to travel domestically and internationally - up to 20%
• Based on education and experience.
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO

PD Power Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

PD Power Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Power Systems are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.