Senior Mechanical Engineer

NDI Engineering; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company in Thorofare, NJ seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support HM&E Naval ship design initiatives, focusing on safety, reliability, and performance optimization in accordance with Navy standards.

The ideal candidate will lead complex design projects from concept to readiness, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with Navy program offices and contractors to meet mission-critical objectives while advancing systems integration and verification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 15 years of professional work experience in mechanical engineering.
• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in Navy HM&E related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept through detailed engineering, prototyping, and field validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive HM&E innovation to meet schedules and budgets.
• Create technical drawings and supporting documentation packages.

Skills

CAE/D

SolidWorks

FEA

Welding & Piping

Materials Selection

Acquisition & Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE or EIT preferred

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our team in Thorofare, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have experience in designing Naval Ship Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems with extensive experience in delivering complex design projects from concept to operational readiness. This candidate will have expertise in systems integration, reliability engineering, and compliance with Navy standards, with a focus on safety, maintainability, and performance optimization and will collaborate with Navy program offices, contractors, and technical staff to meet mission-critical objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from initial concept through detailed engineering, prototyping, and field validation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers, driving innovation in HM&E solutions, and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Create technical drawings and developing supporting technical documentation packages.
• Review technical data packaged, mechanical test and quality data and the review of design, manufacturing level, and system installation engineering drawings.
• Desired skills:
  • CAE/D, SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis, any additional modeling and design process and tools
  • Working knowledge in welding and piping, materials selection, and finishing process.
  • Understanding of acquisition and systems engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree; Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training Certification preferred but not required.
• Must have 15 years of professional work experience.
• 10 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an applicable industry aligned to US Navy HM&E systems.
• Excellent leadership and communications skills.

NDI Engineering Company is a privately‑held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.