Senior Mechanical Engineer — Marine Systems Leader

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, through its Federal Equipment Company lineage, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The role emphasizes the application of engineering, planning, and design practices to manage projects and ensure compliant, reliable shipboard systems.

You will coordinate with engineering professionals, customers, and vendors to deliver robust mechanical designs and drive improvements across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Defense related industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Solid modeling, FEA, are required.
• Familiarity with MIL specifications, Autodesk Inventor, mechanical shock analysis, testing and project management experience preferred.
• Must possess a high level of verbal and written communications skills along with interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in both independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, analyze and test to ensure performance, reliability and conformance to all applicable requirements, specifications, cost and schedules.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate tasks for engineering projects as an individual contributor or as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Create and develop engineering project documentation as required.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept to final deployment onto the manufacturing floor.
• Investigates the latest engineering technology to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Mentor and lead other engineering professionals to provide role model professional engineering behavior.

Skills

MS Office

Solid modeling

FEA

MIL specs familiarity

Autodesk Inventor

shock analysis

project management

verbal and written communication

leadership

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Solid modeling

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense, through its Federal Equipment Company lineage, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The role emphasizes the application of engineering, planning, and design practices to manage projects and ensure compliant, reliable shipboard systems.

You will coordinate with engineering professionals, customers, and vendors to deliver robust mechanical designs and drive improvements across manufacturing processes.